The Economy, Stupid

Formerly The Money, The Economy, Stupid is your weekly guide to the world of business, economics and finance. Every Thursday, economist Peter Martin is joined by a team of sharp young thinkers for a fresh conversation about the financial stories making headlines and how they might affect you.

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The power of monopsony

What if the real problem these days isn’t monopoly, but monopsony? Big buyers are lording over small suppliers; are we seeing low prices as good, no matter how they are achieved? And should our pay increase if we prove to be more productive? Guests: Emilia Terzon - ABC national business reporter Matthew McKenzie - Energy and economics reporter with the West Australian Get in touch: We read all of your emails, and appreciate each one. Please keep them coming [email protected] or use th...

May 15, 2025•28 min

Reform ready: What Albanese could do now

With a strong second-term mandate, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has a rare chance to drive real change. From tax to housing to climate policy, the moment is ripe for long-term reform that could shape Australia’s future for decades. But where to begin? Plus, listener Alex challenges the narrative around government debt and household budgets. Guests: Aruna Sathanapally - Chief executive, and economic prosperity director, of the Grattan Institute Michael Janda - ABC News Business Editor Get in t...

May 08, 2025•34 min

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