Australia's Economy

Why our economy can afford to stand up to China with Belt and Road veto
Commentary
Why our economy can afford to stand up to China with Belt and Road veto
Originally published in the Sydney Morning Herald. 
Reconstruction: Australia after COVID
Lowy Institute Papers
Reconstruction: Australia after COVID
A discussion of what is in store economically for Australians after COVID-19, by one of Australia's leading economic voices.
Covid recovery, in Australia and the world
Covid recovery, in Australia and the world
In much of the world, Covid-19 infections continue apace, but the global economy is rapidly recovering from last year’s slump. World trade volumes and industrial production were…
Economic diplomacy: Global tax, education exports and Team Australia
Economic diplomacy: Global tax, education exports and Team Australia
Tax and spend US President Joe Biden may be grabbing the global headlines by boosting world growth with his big spending and international security with his telephone diplomacy…
The big bark but small bite of China’s trade coercion
The big bark but small bite of China’s trade coercion
Beginning last May, China has hit Australia with a barrage of trade sanctions in a fairly overt attempt at economic coercion. It’s still early days, but it’s worth…
Lowy Institute Conversations: John Edwards and Jennifer Hewett on Australia’s economy after COVID-19
Podcasts
Lowy Institute Conversations: John Edwards and Jennifer Hewett on Australia’s economy after COVID-19
In this episode of Lowy Institute Conversations, Roland Rajah, Lowy Institute lead economist, sits down with Dr John Edwards and Jennifer Hewitt to discuss Australia’s economy…
What’s gone wrong with our interest rate policy?
Commentary
What’s gone wrong with our interest rate policy?
The RBA has been forced into lockstep with a misguided US Federal Reserve held hostage by volatile financial markets. Originally published in the Australian Financial Review. 
Australia’s place in a decarbonising world economy
Australia’s place in a decarbonising world economy
A welcome change is underway in the international effort to combat dangerous global warming. It will have big implications for the Australian economy. The United States, European…
As a national champion departs the scene, a China food fight looms
As a national champion departs the scene, a China food fight looms
Food for thought Picking winners and sacrificing national interests are two things that conservative politicians usually like to hold out as anathema. But it says a lot about…
Economic diplomacy: Federal budget hits and misses
Economic diplomacy: Federal budget hits and misses
Hide and seek It says a lot about the extent of the pandemic cash splash and the domestic politics of the federal budget that an unexpected rise in development aid spending didn…