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The Economy, Stupid

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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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Episodes

Choconomics: The Rising Cost Of Chocolate

As we head into Easter you may have noticed the price of your seasonal sweet treats like chocolate bunnies and eggs are a bit higher than last year. The main reason is the price of cocoa beans or actually, the price of cocoa futures. They’ve skyrocketed by more than 100% in 2024 alone and tripled over the past year. But why is that and will we be prepared to keep paying higher prices for the sweet stuff? Guests Tina Angelidis: Co-Owner, Adora Chocolates Pia Piggott: Associate Analyst, Rabobank P...

Mar 28, 2024•29 min

Inheritocracy: The lasting generational advantages of home ownership

In the country’s most expensive housing markets, family help and the ‘bank of mum and dad’ is increasingly necessary for younger people to buy homes. But could this entrench and perpetuate lasting advantage for those already part of the property-owning class? Guests Dr Julia Cook: Senior lecturer, Sociology, University of Newcastle Dr Laurence Troy: Senior lecturer in Urbanism, University of Sydney Dr Monique McKenzie: Post doctoral research associate, University of Sydney Sophie Renton: Managin...

Mar 21, 2024•29 min

Sharing the Benefits of Innovation

Innovation sparks thoughts of tech giants, inventions and Silicon Valley. While those companies in Cupertino may be good at generating extreme wealth, they’re not so good at spreading it across the communities they benefit from. Other places do better, particularly Switzerland, Sweden and Austria. What can we learn from them? Guest: Neil Lee, Author, Innovation For The Masses: How To Share The Benefits Of The High-Tech Economy

Mar 14, 2024•29 min

The Cost of Wage Theft

Wage theft costs Australia’s workforce at least a billion dollars a year. Some industries, like retail, hospitality and horticulture are renowned for it. But the practice is widespread across many sectors. There’s been wage theft cases against franchises like 7 Eleven and Bakers Delight, institutions like universities and the ABC, and corporate giants like Coles and the Commonwealth Bank. So which workers are most vulnerable and what can be done to protect them? Guests: Giuseppe Carabetta, Assoc...

Mar 07, 2024•29 min

The Economic Cost of Illiteracy

Illiteracy is costing the Australian economy billions.It won't cost much to fix the problem in our schools, just a commitment.

Feb 22, 2024•29 min

A material world

How would we survive the world today if we didn't have our phones?

Feb 15, 2024•29 min

The Cost of Loyalty Programs

How airlines have transitioned to financial institutions and data gathering businesses that just happen to have planes.

Feb 08, 2024•29 min

Climate Change Costs

The rising cost of extreme weather events and climate change.

Feb 01, 2024•29 min

Supermarket prices

The Money looks at the accusation that the major supermarkets are price gouging, something the Federal Government is investigating.

Jan 25, 2024•29 min

The cost of tertiary education

As the number of students attending university has grown so has their debt and while the HECS / HELP system has worked well in the past - does it now need reform?

Dec 28, 2023•29 min

The cost of live music

Taylor Swift is on track to make over $US1 billion from her world tour. Here’s how she (and other superstars) make so much.

Dec 21, 2023•29 min

Sucked in by drip pricing.

Are we still on the narrow path to a soft landing? What the latest figures tell us. The psychology behind drip pricing and how not to get tricked by it. Why big shifts in Ireland’s economic data are causing concern for Eurozone economists.

Sep 07, 2023•29 min
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