‘Soft law’ reduces economic output by $176 billion each year
A new report from the Institute of Public Affairs says red tape is the single biggest barrier to economic prosperity and opportunity in Australia. Read More
Economy
Productivity ‘sluggish’ — but it could be worse
Productivity growth remains "weak" and "well below" the long-run average, according to data released by the Productivity Commission on Tuesday. Read More
Economic dark clouds gather but the budget is sunny
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. Read More
Less insular Treasury is paying off, says outgoing boss
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. Read More
Why organisation leaders need to embrace fear
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 to relate to us and support us. Read More
Inequality and unemployment ‘a choice’ governments make, says jobs dept boss
As technology changes the economy, it's up to government to ensure life doesn't get worse for the already disadvantaged, argues Richard Bolt. Read More
Australia’s city/country divide is not as wide as you may think
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 and prosperity. Read More
Philip Lowe: where does the future growth come from?
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 to capitalise on it, says the RBA Governor. Read More
Tom Burton: plan B needed for possible Trump meltdown
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 things unravel in dangerous ways for the world economy and key strategic relationships. Read More