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Australia's productivity crisis explained
The Productivity Commission chair discusses why Australia's economic growth has stalled and what policies might fix it.
the Guardian · 1m
Can Australia learn from Canada's migration gamble?
Canada slashed temporary migration and its economy adjusted. But Australia's situation is very different, and the long-term costs may be steep.
the Guardian · 2m
Six trillion dollars of work vanishes from GDP
Unpaid household labor worth a fifth of GDP goes uncounted, distorting growth figures and hiding women's burden.
Fortune · 1m