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 to keep loyal customers in a post-pandemic world
With research finding customers are not happy when they lose their points, Macquarie Business School Associate Professor Riza Casidy examines how companies can best adapt loyalty programs amid the disruptions of COVID-19.
Deliver-Ouch: High injury rate in food delivery cyclists is under-reported
Gig economy workers delivering meals on bike-wheels are getting hurt while trying to earn an income, and new Macquarie University research shows their injuries are greatly under-reported.
The Great Resignation: Purpose and meaning matter more than ever
As workers quit their jobs en masse in the COVID-19 era, companies need to reassess what they offer to employees, says Professor Debbie Haski-Leventhal, Professor of Management at Macquarie Businesss School.
Australia's debt mountain: What does it mean for the kids?
With Australia’s government debt reaching record levels, two Macquarie Business School academics assess the implications for whichever party wins the federal election.
What does Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter mean for free speech?
Will the world’s richest man appoint himself the new CEO of the social media giant? Will he end the ban on Donald Trump? What does it mean for investors? Macquarie Business School lecturer Farida Akhtar tackles questions triggered by the $61 billion deal.
Please explain: Why is petrol so expensive?
What goes into the pump price of fuel, and how do world events influence these prices? Dr Lurion De Mello from the Department of Applied Finance at Macquarie University explains.
What's stopping Australians from buying electric cars?
New research from Macquarie Business School suggests the low uptake of electric vehicles is about purchase price and the availability and cost of charging stations.
Treasurer offers little remedy to ailing healthcare system
Pre-election target funding fails to address hospital waiting lists and other health service time bombs, says Macquarie University Centre for Health Economy Director Professor Henry Cutler.
Budget relief for motorists and most taxpayers – but opportunities missed by the Treasurer
Voters will soon deliver their verdict on Tuesday’s budget - meanwhile Macquarie Business School economists analyse what the Treasurer got right, and what he got wrong.
Petrol pain to ease, cash for mental health and one-off payments: what to expect in the 2022 Federal Budget
Leading Macquarie Business School academics predict the pain points that will likely be tackled in next Tuesday’s Federal Budget.
Retirement matters: New study finds post-work wellbeing is not just about money
Career planning has emerged as an unexpectedly important consideration when preparing for retirement, says Professor Joanne Earl from the Centre for Ageing, Cognition and Wellbeing.
Backyard barbecues targeted in race towards net zero
The measurement economy is coming and gas bottles for the great Aussie barbecue could be one of the first targets. Dr Lurion De Mello from Macquarie Business School explains.