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Historical Frontier Violence and consequences for modern Australia
On Thursday September 24th, the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research was pleased to host our Public Economics Forum in partnership with the Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership (convened by Professor Evans), on why truth-telling and reconciliation are a ‘must’ for Indigenous economic empowerment.
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PNG’s food tax cut: only eight toea in every kina reached the poorest
This study demonstrates that VAT/ Tax cuts are an inefficient way for governments to support poorer households and raises questions about the suitability of these cuts as an equity-enhancing instrument in low-income countries.
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Monthly inflation rose in September
The Melbourne Institute Monthly Inflation Gauge increased for a third consecutive month in September, after falling in May and June.
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Young Australians are the only age group whose thinking scores are falling
Something is happening to 15- to 24-year-olds. New HILDA Survey data show that cognitive and financial literacy scores are falling among young Australians. So, what's driving it, and can schools and parents help?
