Stephen Kirchner

Dr Stephen Kirchner is program director, Trade and Investment, at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. He is the author with Jared Mondschein of 'Deal-breakers? Regulating foreign direct investment for national security in Australia and the United States'.

Opinion: China’s behaviour warrants increased scrutiny of foreign investment

By Stephen Kirchner

Communications & Technology

The government should aim to develop and publish clear and consistent principles for the application of the new national security test — something that has…

Quantitative easing does not increase inequality

By Stephen Kirchner

Economy & Industry

Many of the myths about quantitative easing in the US have migrated to Australia and are now being heard from Australian politicians. The comments reflect…

New government should put Phil Lowe on the hook for inflation

By Stephen Kirchner

Economy & Industry

Regardless of who wins the election, the incoming government should avoid repeating the mistake of allowing the Reserve Bank to formulate a monetary policy statement…