Weekly roundup Saturday 6 May
Autumn brings on the budget
Weekly roundup of links to articles, reports, podcasts and other media on current political and economic issues in public policy.
The budget, a coronation somewhere distant from Australia, and an absence
There will be no roundup next week (no, I have definitely not been invited to London), but there are some guides to making sense of the budget. The Grattan Institute’s budget, and the people’s budget. Measuring what matters.
Other economics
The Reserve Bank: was it economic malice, enslavement to a simple formula, or a misreading of inflation? The Hobart Stadium – a $250 million gift to to corporatized sport, with no economic justification. Inequality in Australia: it’s about far more than income. Health policy: it’s about far more than money. China-America rivalry as seen by an economist who thinks broadly.
Politics
Calling for a Menzies to rescue the Liberal Party from Dutton. The wonderful employment opportunities for former ministers. National Cabinet: is it the best way to handle federal matters? Australia’s press freedom improves but still a long way to go. Authoritarian moves in France and the UK.
Public ideas
Pope Francis turns up in Budapest in a Fiat 500. Applying Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s advice to climate change. Matriarchies and patriarchies in history.
Autumn
Links to sources of webinars, podcasts and readings
If you have comments, corrections, or links to other relent sources, I’d like to hear from you. Please send them to Ian McAuley — ian, at the domain name ianmcauley.com
