Archive - Concept Economy

"Australia's culture crisis" with The Emergent City

What does it mean for a nation to build its identity around owning a house?

Jul 6 •

and

The Emergent City

50:30

Rewind #3 – "The truth about the budget"

Sam and Rowan dive into the fascinating world of MMT as they step through the interview with Professor Bill Mitchell from the University of Newcastle.

Jul 1 •

and

34:34

June 2025

Noah Smith and MMT

Correcting common mistakes with the help of Bill Mitchell.

Jun 30 •

May 2025

"The truth about the budget" with Bill Mitchell

We’ve been told that the federal budget is like a household budget.

May 1 •

43:06

April 2025

Rewind #2 – "Inequality is bad for the economy"

Sam and Rowan are back to discuss the interview with Senior Economist, Matt Grudnoff, wrapping their heads around competitive markets and Australia’s…

Apr 25 •

31:47

"Inequality is bad for the economy" with Matt Grudnoff

Australia has been called, “the lucky country”, but it’s clear that some people are more lucky than others.

Apr 4 •

49:52

March 2025

Rewind #1 – "A better housing market"

Listen now (30 mins) | Sam is joined by writer and comedian, Rowan Thambar, to discuss the interview with Dr Cameron Murray and unpick lingering…

Mar 29 •

29:53

February 2025

Narrated: "The Weakness of Markets"

Listen now (13 mins) | Reading of the Concept Economy article, The Weakness of Markets.

Feb 6 •

12:47

"A better housing market" with Cameron Murray

Australia’s housing market has been the topic of intense debate for well over a decade.

Feb 3 •

38:54

January 2025

Questioning Australian Wealth

Cash flow is more important than the price of your house.

Jan 30 •

December 2024

A Letter to HSC Students: Part 1

7 things I wish I knew when I was studying for the HSC.

Dec 17, 2024 •

The Weakness of Markets

Are markets capable of meeting our greatest needs?

Dec 13, 2024 •

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