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Thailand’s cannabis policy experiment
Author: Peter Warr, ANU In June 2022, the Thai government took the bold step of decriminalising the production, sale and personal use of cannabis.
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The ‘national conversation’ on budgets, spending and tax
Introduction Up to the May 2022 federal election, the official line on fiscal policy was that the federal budget was on a very gradual glide path
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Indonesia’s digital banking sector needs coordinated support and data integration
Authors: Suryaputra Wijaksana, Bank Central Asia and Juan Tarigan Tetangena, Jakarta Indonesia’s digital banking or ‘neo-bank’ boom has slowed.
Outlook for the meetings of EU leaders on 23-24 March 2023
Written by Suzana Anghel and Ralf Drachenberg. Europe’s long-term strategy for the competitiveness of its economy, notably regarding investment,
From Liquidity to Insolvency, Big Government Shows How to Crash Economy
We are in a looming financial crisis, even if we don’t want to see it. Silicon Valley Bank was, according to Moody’s, worthy of an
Five things we can do to legislate against weasel-wording politicians
Speaking truth to people The Albanese administration’s recent surprise announcements about superannuation — like its predecessor’s failure to
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Japan eyes more nuclear power for energy security
Author: Parul Bakshi, JNU Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has pushed Japan to reevaluate its energy strategy once again. A sharp rise in the price of
Robodebt royal commission highlighted flawed processes
If you haven’t been playing close attention, you might have missed the disturbing findings coming out of the robodebt royal commission. The
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Where should we build new housing? Better targets for local councils
We are not building enough apartments and we are building them in the wrong place. In Sydney, new construction is concentrated in outer suburbs –
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Where should we build new housing? Better targets for local councils
We are not building enough apartments and we are building them in the wrong places. These two problems can be rectified by setting and enforcing
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Taiwan heading into its super-aged era
Author: James C. T. Hsueh, National Taiwan University Like most Western industrialised countries, Taiwan experienced a sustained decline in fertility
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Betting on economic recovery in Macau
Author: Fangli Hu and Jun Wen, Edith Cowan University In light of China ending its zero-COVID policy, Macau is seeking to recover its tourism-based
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Are We Headed For A Recession Or Not?
Economy Are We Headed For A Recession Or Not? Why our usual economic indicators aren't pointing in a clear direction. By Santul Nerkar and
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Are We Headed For A Recession Or Not?
Economy Are We Headed For A Recession Or Not? Why our usual economic indicators aren't pointing in a clear direction. By Santul Nerkar and
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Are We Headed For A Recession Or Not?
Economy Are We Headed For A Recession Or Not? Why our usual economic indicators aren't pointing in a clear direction. By Santul Nerkar and