Tax changes our behaviour

Though it’s a sentiment just about everyone can relate to, the economic argument against tax does not stem from empathy for taxpayers, but rather from our understanding that tax often causes people to change their behaviour. For the worse.

John Humphreys28 October 2022microeconomics, behaviour, taxComment

‘Trickle Down Economics’ Nothing More Than Label Used to Smear Capitalism: Economist

A strawman fallacy is sleight of hand for charlatans who refuse to argue in good faith. Where a better person would be honest and even consider the possibility they could be wrong, a cowardly debater is more interested in standing his ground.

Guest User21 October 2022epoch times, strawman, logical fallacy, free marketsComment

'Inevitable pain': How the foundations for economic strife were laid years ago

Is a global recession on the horizon? Considering how the world reacted to Covid-19—followed by the injection of mountains of money into the economy—one thing is for certain: the consequences are inevitable.

Productivity Solutions Missing From Recent Jobs Summit: Economist

The recent Jobs and Skills Summit lacked something vital: A real solution to long-term productivity in Australia. Certain small "fixes" may sell votes but they won't address the problem in the long run.

Guest User7 September 2022

'It can really screw up a country': Australia's inflation problem

“We haven't had much of an inflation issue in Australia for 40 years so two generations have grown up unaware of the risks that come with inflation. It's not a small thing and can really screw up countries.”

Guest User22 August 2022inflation, argentina, south america, australia, macro economics, Interest ratesComment

Ghost town: Sydney's public servants stay home

We spoke to the Daily Telegraph about the mystery number of NSW public servants working remotely - a number unknown even to Premier Dominic Perrottet, seemingly.

Guest User3 August 2022

NSW art gallery boss spent thousands of taxpayer dollars on ritsy nights out

Receipts detailing fancy dinners out at Sydney’s finest restaurants show how Australia’s public servants are enjoying the finer things in life at the expense of the taxpayer.

Why interest rates needed to rise - and still do

Economist Dr John Humphreys explains why low interest rates are unsustainable and how monetary policy is tied to the cost of living.

John Humphreys10 June 2022Around SA, 5MU, 5RM, 5AU, 5CS, Interest rates, ATA economist, Dr John Humphreys