The Dismal Science
The Australian Institute of Company DirectorsJoin the AICD’s Chief Economist Mark Thirlwell GAICD for this weekly deep dive into the latest economic news from Australia and around the world. From interest rates to trade wars and everything in between, we have you covered.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 225 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Categories | PoliticsNewsBusiness News | ||||
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When the RBA cut rates back in February this year it sounded cautious. This time it sounded confident. At least kind of. It also sounded pretty uncertain about the global economy...but then who isn't these days? This week's episode of the pod gives i... more
In this week’s episode, we unpack the post-election market rally, Trump’s unexpected retreat on tariffs and renewed trade talks with China, fresh data on wages and unemployment, and what to expect from next week’s RBA meeting. A quick but sharp look ... more
The RBA's new Monetary Policy Board meets later this month to consider the case for a second rate cut in the current easing cycle. What will it make of Australia's election campaign, this week's inflation numbers, the recent rash of international for... more
Instead of the traditional Easter Egg, the Dismal Science pod has a quick take on the implications of 'Liberation Day' and its aftermath in its Easter basket. It's tariff free! (Note, contents may include some discussion of trade policy tools.)
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Great round up and narrative around every release that matters to market and economists in Australia. Easy to digest. Great product pitched at the perfect level for someone with an interest in the state of the Australian economy
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Australiaa year ago - Loved it!!
Very interesting 🕺
Apple Podcasts5Morgan.T🪩Australia2 years ago - Informative
Very informative and easy to digest. Love the podcast.
Apple Podcasts5claudiaccc1234Australia3 years ago - Very good
Mark is excellent. Ivan is good. Ivan, please stop referring to “everyone’s favourite segment” which is a dubious claim and not the reason, I suspect, most people listen. Also, Ivan, please stop snickering/chuckling as you talk through various issues. This sometimes comes across as patronising.
Much as I like this podcast, it is rather long.
Apple Podcasts4J pacerAustralia4 years ago - Thanks from Fiji
Dear Mark and Ivan, I noted the existence of your podcast in “The Economic Weekly” newsletter so have been listening to most episodes for the past 6 weeks.
Thank you for them, I enjoy them (while some content goes over my head I’ve been a bit of a closet economist for 30 or so years and am learning a lot).
Warwick PLEASS,
Pleass Global Limited
Fiji
Apple Podcasts5Warwick14Australia5 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #89 | Australia/News/Business News |
Apple Podcasts | #147 |  Philippines/News/Business News |
Apple Podcasts | #150 |  Israel/News/Business News |
Apple Podcasts | #186 |  New Zealand/News/Business News |
Apple Podcasts | #198 |  United Arab Emirates/News/Business News |
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The podcast offers insights into the latest economic developments, focusing primarily on Australian and global economic news. Central themes include discussions on monetary policy, interest rates, trade wars, and the impacts of various geopolitical events on the economy. It regularly features expert analysis and a deep dive approach that aims to make complex economic topics accessible to a broader audience. With a commitment to providing clarity amidst the often convoluted world of economics, the show is characterized by its engaging dialogue and informative content, appealing to those interested in understanding the economic forces shaping their environment.
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