Economist, author and economic futurist Evan Lucas joins Aaron Christie-David for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of Australia's economy, property market and wealth creation.

Together, they unpack the proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, whether first-home buyers are actually being helped, the reality of cost-of-living pressures, and what investors need to understand about the changing economic landscape.

Evan also shares his outlook on interest rates, recession risks, AI's impact on the workforce, and why the biggest advantage investors can develop isn't financial, it's behavioural.

Whether you're a property investor, business owner, first-home buyer, or simply trying to make sense of the headlines, this episode offers a balanced and thought-provoking perspective on what's ahead.

In this episode:
• Negative gearing and CGT changes explained
• The unintended consequences of government policy
• First-home buyers and housing affordability
• Interest rates, inflation and recession risks
• AI, productivity and the future of work
• Investor psychology and wealth creation
• Why gratitude and long-term thinking matter in building wealth

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