Here's how the Federal Government could get to full employment as quickly as possible, writes independent economist Stephen Koukoulas.
The wealthier we are, the faster the economic growth and job creation, writes independent economist Stephen Koukoulas.
More people are leaving Australia than are arriving, and there will be consequences.
Here's what the Morrison government needs to do to hang onto power – and how Labor can take it away.
When 2020 kicked off, there was a hint of optimism about the outlook for the Australian economy. Then things changed.
The chances of a 35 per cent price fall before the end of 2021 are slim. in fact, it looks very likely house prices are on the rise.
The various measures of business confidence and consumer sentiment have risen in the past few months and are consistent with a robust recovery.
Freezing super contributions at 9.5 per cent would be a mistakes, says economist Stephen Koukoulas.
A few months ago, the outlook was gloomy for the Australian economy. Things have changed.
RBA Governor, Philip Lowe is dead against negative interest rates, but they will likely continue to gravitate to towards record lows, Stephen Koukoulas writes.
A raft of good news in recent weeks suggests some form of economic recovery is unfolding as we go into the summer holiday season.
Global markets have jumped in hopes that Joe Biden could be America's next president.
The people that decide Australia's official interest rate are scrutinised by independent economist Stephen Koukoulas.
A recovery with rising unemployment is not a recovery at all, writes independent economist Stephen Koukoulas.
"Despite the efforts of the Morrison government... the labour force is still in tatters."
Documents show that there is nothing to get the Budget back in the black and back on track after the Covid-19 health crisis has passed.
The promise of jobs, jobs, jobs rings hollow, says independent economist Stephen Koukoulas.
Can we trust an already battered and bruised RBA when it fails to hit another target?
This is how a good budget should be judged, writes independent economist Stephen Koukoulas.
Unemployment figures were better than expected, but 1.5 million Aussies still want more work. Where to from here?
The pandemic hasn't caused Australian property prices to crash – it's more like a "slight stumble," writes economist Stephen Koukoulas.
It's a lot cheaper to service a $500,000 mortgage than it was a decade ago.
"Now is not the time for the government to be penny pinching."
Business investment has plummeted. Here's what that means for you.
Tax rules and interest rates have less impact on house prices than some other factors, writes Stephen Koukoulas.