Economy

Business & Economics

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Research

Brazilians are MacGyver-ing their way around traditional markets

Gambiarra, or makeshifting, is a common cultural practice in Brazil. You might call them life hacks, but in developing countries, they’re much more than just thrifty time savers

Politics & Society

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Analysis

A fairer world without destroying the planet? It's possible

Imagine a future where everyone has enough, on a planet that stays liveable. A new report makes a compelling case it's within reach

Business & Economics

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Analysis

The world’s financial system is highly vulnerable to Trumpism

The economic and financial impacts of Trump’s program are starting to become clear with potentially dangerous consequences well beyond the US

Politics & Society

South Korea: Green growth or greenwashing?

Calling South Korea’s green economic agenda ‘greenwashing’ misrepresents one of the world’s best examples of uniting economic growth and environmental sustainability

Environment

Tougher environmental policies can create economic winners

There seems to be a working assumption that if Australia adopts tougher environmental policies, our economic growth will be undermined. But new research finds the opposite is true

Business & Economics

The power of the Indigenous business sector

Each year, Indigenous businesses bring in at least $A4.9 billion; now first-of-its-kind research reveals the extent of the economic power and diversity of Australian Indigenous businesses

Business & Economics

The economics of COVID-19

Policymakers need a new roadmap for navigating the balance between managing a pandemic and supporting the economy, and setting criteria and targets for action can help

Business & Economics

Kicking Australia’s superannuation problem into the future

Australia’s Early Release Scheme allows some members to access their super funds during COVID-19, but it’s going to create serious problems for many people in the future

Business & Economics

The do’s and don’ts of bolstering your financial resilience

There are some key steps all Australians can take to bolster their financial resilience as COVID-19 continues to impact on our economy

Business & Economics

Rebelling against modern slavery

Seventy-five per cent of modern slaves are women and girls. As consumers, we need to challenge the way we think about what we buy to help end exploitation