The Dismal Science

170 - Here we go again

Oct 31, 2023
The podcast discusses the possibility of a rate rise next week, strong retail sales figures, and the IMF's call for governments to tighten their belts. Other topics include the importance of a research team, projected government spending, concerns about government spending and debt, structural problems in the Australian budget, and Australia's relationship with China.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
Rate Hike Predictions and Hawkish Communications
03:50 • 19min
3
The Importance of a Research Team and Projected Government Spending
22:53 • 2min
4
Government Spending, Debt, and Fiscal Responsibility
24:47 • 11min
5
Structural Problems and Fiscal Challenges in the Australian Budget
35:44 • 2min
6
Duration of Australia's relationship with China and the controversy surrounding the Reinhardt-Rugoff rule of thumb regarding GDP ratios
37:29 • 3min