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– The pollies aren’t as bad as you say! – Where is the American tipping point? – How can ‘grandfathering’ be fair? – Is more CGT on shares really helping housing affordability?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

A listener, Geneveive, wonders how economic thinking could inform public policy decisions. Scott and Andrew give their thoughts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

– What metrics should government use? – Shouldn’t we criticise a broken promise? – Can we have a campfire rant? – Is there enough upside to invest, rather than paying the mortgage?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Can anyone thrive amid the madness of Covid-19?The pandemic has battered South Africa’s economy. When the country went into lockdown last year, many businesses struggled to survive.In the months that followed, a staggering 2.2 million people lost their jobs.And yet, amid the econ ... Show More

COVID-19 has flipped the economy on its head. But the pandemic’s new normal has also created new opportunities. Against all odds, some businesses are actually thriving -- and we’re not just talking about streaming companies. Today we bring you a roundup of some of our favorite re ... Show More

<p>Media and entertainment had a tricky 2020 with lockdowns pulling forward years of growth for some companies—and challenges to others.&nbsp;So, what happens now?</p> 

Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 25:06) > The head of McKinsey’s Global Retail and Consumer Goods practices discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the industry, and the strategic priorities for business leaders.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information 

The pandemic boom in online retail has given way to stagnation and stiffening competition. Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k and Employees, Amazon to Meet with FTC Officials, Mortgage REITs, PVL - Permianville Royalty Trust, NRT - North European Oil Royalty Trust, SCHD - Schwab US Di ... Show More

If it feels like everyone’s out of office right now, it’s because a lot are on vacation or out with COVID-19. The absences are forcing businesses to scramble and serve as a reminder that workers are rethinking work-life balance and that the pandemic still runs this economy. Plus, ... Show More