John Quiggin's new book, 'Economics in Two Lessons', is a general introduction to economics for the interested public. Here is the speech Nicholas Gruen delivered…

Former Australian Minister of Trade Craig Emerson has warned of a "dangerous" future perpetuated by US and Chinese decisions to ignore international trade rules.

A new report from the Institute of Public Affairs says red tape is the single biggest barrier to economic prosperity and opportunity in Australia.

Productivity growth remains "weak" and "well below" the long-run average, according to data released by the Productivity Commission on Tuesday.

Things were rather gloomy at Wednesday's meeting of the Melbourne Economic Forum, and it wasn't due to the wintery weather that had finally arrived.

Basing staff in the nation's big economic centres is helping Treasury keep its fingers on the pulse, says the soon-to-depart John Fraser.

CEOs who acknowledge and act upon vulnerability and fear are most likely to appear authentic. Acknowledging that we are works in progress, allows for others…

As technology changes the economy, it's up to government to ensure life doesn't get worse for the already disadvantaged, argues Richard Bolt.

Despite not being as wealthy, economic growth in regional Australia is keeping up with the cities, Grattan Institute research reveals. Both have pockets of disadvantage…

Right across the spectrum, competitive advantage is increasingly built on technology and management capability. This trend is not going to go away and we need…

An unpredictable US administration and a volatile domestic political environment suggest it is time for countries like Australia to have well formed contingencies in case…