The Economy
Insights and innovations in the world of work and business
The Economy
Insights and innovations in the world of work and business
How trailblazer Pippa Downes advocates for inclusion
Master of Applied Finance alumna Pippa Downes describes her journey from elite swimming success to the ferocious competition of the stock exchange floor and on to her current work as a champion of workplace LGBTQI+ inclusion.
Please explain: Why can't Australian airlines stay in the air?
Rex Airlines this week joined Air Australia, Bonza, Compass Airlines, Impulse Airlines, OzJet and Tigerair on the list of new carriers that have not been able to compete on major routes in Australia since 1990. Economist Dr Paul Crosby explains why new airlines fail to take off.
Unrecorded and overlooked: the forgotten female history of side gigs in regional Australia
New research has illuminated the vital economic role Australian women in regional areas have played since 1850, running side businesses that help feed families in times of crisis.
Single women in aged care need more funding as new data shows widows living longer
Introducing overnight accommodation for relatives and more family-friendly visiting spaces are among the recommendations arising from new data capturing future trends in aged care in Australia.
Fathers' expectations key trigger for graduate competitiveness at work
What makes young people competitive? A study by Macquarie Business School has found personal discipline comes out on top, but expectations at home and school also have a role to play.
Can the budget address cost of living without heating up inflation?
OPINION: In handing down his third budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers made efforts to alleviate the cost of living but he has a long way to go to reduce inflation. Dr Ben Wang from the Macquarie Business School explains.
Creative work still doesn't pay the bills: new report
Less than half of an Australian artist’s income is generated by their original creative work, according to a new report that has left experts labelling industry trends as a “significant hit to Australian culture”.
Australia progressing on energy transformation but more action needed: new report
Substantial changes to Australia’s electricity generation have set the country on a firmer path to reducing carbon dioxide emissions, according to a new report published today in the Medical Journal of Australia.
Good eggs: 2024 Chocolate Scorecard unwraps responsible producers
Shoppers on the hunt for eggs this Easter can choose to spend their chocolate budget with companies who have plans in place to pay farmers a living wage and eliminate child labour, says Macquarie Business School Professor John Dumay.
Please explain: What is sustainable finance?
To smooth Australia’s pathway to net zero, the Federal Government recently released its Sustainable Finance Strategy. To what extent is it a force for good? Dr Rohan Best, senior lecturer in finance and economics, explains.
Taylor Swift: A masterclass in marketing
Opinion: Macquarie University marketing expert Dr Abas Mirzaei explores the unstoppable influence of Taylor Swift's personal brand.
Inflation eases, but the RBA still has plenty to ponder
Opinion: Australia’s central bank is poised to meet for the first time in 2024 and will have plenty of challenges to focus on. Professor David Orsmond from the Macquarie Business School explains.