Debt and deficits used to be political dealbreakers. So why don’t they seem to matter anymore? In this episode, Gene Tunny explores the concept of fiscal illusion with John Humphreys and Professor Sinclair Davidson. They examine whether Australia is “sleepwalking” into a more precarious fiscal position, and what could happen if a crisis hits. A thought-provoking discussion on debt, accountability, and economic literacy.

Sinclair Davidson is Professor of Institutional Economics in the School of Economics, Finance and Marketing at RMIT University. John Humphreys is Chief Economist at the Australian Taxpayers’ Alliance. 

Gene would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. You can email him via [email protected]. 

Australian Taxpayers’ Alliance livestream, Thursday 23 April, “New Taxes and Rising Debt”:

https://www.youtube.com/live/6sc7wU8vKpo?si=QG4tmu8ntyb6dspL

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