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Economics Explored

Gene Tunny
Social Security
Taxation
Industrial Policy
Adam Smith
Economic Growth
Insurance Industry
Technological Innovation
Insurtech
Horizontal Equity
Vertical Equity
Data Analytics
Risk Management
Cost Of Living
Gender Pay Gap
Financial Management
Charter Cities
U.S. Federal Debt
Tax Receivable Agreements
Billionaire Tax
Wealth Of Nations

Hard-headed economic analysis applied to important economic, social, and environmental issues.

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Australia’s productivity growth has slowed to its weakest rate in decades — and that matters because productivity ultimately drives rising living standards. In this episode, Gene Tunny explores why productivity is so central to higher wages, economic... more

Argentina was on the brink: inflation near 300% a year, real wages collapsing, poverty rising, and a large fiscal deficit. Voters elected libertarian economist Javier Milei, who promised deep spending cuts and radical reform. Many predicted a disaste... more

What would tax reform look like if the goal were higher wages and stronger long-term growth — rather than more revenue? In this episode, Gene Tunny and John Humphreys examine capital gains tax, bracket creep, and income tax reform through the lens of... more

Adam Smith is often invoked as the intellectual godfather of modern capitalism — but he was also a moral philosopher. Judo Bank founder and former CEO Joseph Healy joins Gene Tunny to argue that Australia’s market economy has drifted from Smith’s vis... more

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Damian Coory
Host of The Other Side channel
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Graham Young
Analyst from Australian Institute for Progress
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Dan Petrie
Former Bloomberg journalist
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Episode: Why Productivity Matters for Living Standards | Australia’s Productivity Problem
Joseph Healy
Author of What Would Adam Smith Make of Modern Australia
Episode: What Would Adam Smith Make of Australia? | A C+ Scorecard
Misty Heggeness
Author of Swiftynomics, focused on women's role in the economy and unpaid labor.
University of Kansas
Episode: What Counts as Economic Activity — and What Doesn’t
Bruce Schneier
One of the world's leading thinkers on security, technology and democracy, and author of more than a dozen books.
Harvard Kennedy School
Episode: AI, Power & the Future of Politics w/ Bruce Schneier, Harvard Kennedy School
Aman Verjee
General partner at Practical Venture Capital
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Episode: The AI Boom: Innovation or Irrational Exuberance? w/ Aman Verjee - ep301
Nikki Hutley
Independent consultant and former partner at Deloitte Access Economics
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Episode: Is Net Zero Achievable—or Just a Slogan? Highlights from episodes with Matt Canavan, Nicki Hutley, Tony Wood & John Humphreys - ep298

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Gene Tunny
Host of Economics Explored; economist focused on policy analysis and clear communication of complex economic ideas.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • Economics of the real world

    The topics Gene addresses are typically those I wish journalists could explore. The podcast addresses present and real societal topics and not just abstract economic concepts. A discussion with guests that not only outlines a topic, but also explains the drivers. Gene ensures guests explain what they mean when they use economics jargon or acronyms. As someone who hasn’t studied economics it allows me to keep up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doyenesque
    Australia3 years ago
  • Guests as wallpaper

    Why have guests if they barely have a chance to contribute? The latest episode was yet another excruciating example of Gene reading to us while we waited for the two guests to have their day. It never really arrived.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    J pacer
    Australia5 years ago
  • The economics in our everyday lives!

    Gene is a brilliant, published writer and expert in his field of economics. These podcasts are a fantastic extension of his amazing abilities to explain the economics of things in our everyday lives. If you want to learn about how the world really works, then Gene and his guests will explain it to you in a simple, easy to understand way. You get so much value just from listening. Go Gene!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HollyBrissie
    Australia6 years ago

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Occasional critiques that the host can dominate conversations, but overall high-quality, rigorous analysis.
Strong guest lineups and deep dives into policy trade-offs.
Balanced, accessible economic explanations with a focus on real-world implications.

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What Counts as Economic Activity — and What Doesn’t
Q: What are your thoughts on affirmative action as a means of promoting women into leadership positions?
It's a prickly policy space, as shifts in power dynamics can lead to discomfort and backlash, but progress is being made.
What Counts as Economic Activity — and What Doesn’t
Q: Do you believe that there's a presumption that women do more work at home, even if they have a professional career?
Yes, women on average do one hour more economic activity than men per day, including unpaid tasks in the home.
What Counts as Economic Activity — and What Doesn’t
Q: What are some of the policy changes that you'd like to see toward the end of the book?
Universal childcare is probably the first one, arguing for making it accessible for young children similar to public schooling for older children.
What Counts as Economic Activity — and What Doesn’t
Q: Can we start off with what's the book about?
It's about women in the economy, which is my area of expertise, and Taylor Swift is the muse.
What Would Adam Smith Make of Australia? | A C+ Scorecard
Q: What are the five areas of reform Healy believes are important for Australia?
Healy identifies the size of government and regulation, competition, the taxation system, corporate governance, and the role of trade unions as key reform areas.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Economics Explored

What is Economics Explored about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series provides rigorous, economics-focused discussions on current policy, business, and societal challenges. Episodes frequently unpack tax reform, productivity, housing policy, climate economics, and the meaning of economic activity, often featuring guests who offer practical perspectives from authors, researchers, policymakers, and investors. The host tends to anchor conversations in clear definitions, real-world implications, and policy trade-offs, making complex concepts accessible for practitioners and decision-makers. A standout aspect is the consistent emphasis on how macro and microeconomic forces interact with institutions, technology, and public policy, sometimes exploring historical parallels to illuminate contemporary deba... more

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