How do we fix the productivity crisis?

Today Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to talk about the government's productivity and economic reform roundtable, which begins tomorrow. Last week RBA governor Michele Bullock called out productivity as a key challenge for the economy. So why is productivity so important, what does it look like, how do we measure it, and how do we fix the productivity crisis? 

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How should a business use LinkedIn?


We've seen a rise in the number of CEOs using professional networking platform LinkedIn for communications, from discussing acquisitions, to talking about company results. So does this mean we should all be doing it? And how does it help small businesses?

Michael Thompson speaks with Fear & Greed presenter Natalie MacDonald, who spent seven years working at LinkedIn, and has just launched her new business Working@It.

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Unions have proposed a four-day working week. The government has rejected it. Will we ever see it happen?

Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Michael Thompson & Adam Lang as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!

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What's next for Commonwealth Bank?

Yesterday, Commonwealth Bank reported a record $10.25b profit. But investors sold off the stock, driven by concerns over the outlook and expensive valuation. 

Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn speaks to Nadine Blayney from Ausbiz.

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The RBA has now cut rates three times this year. How many more cuts will we see?

Today Natalie MacDonald is joined by Commonwealth Bank Senior Economist Belinda Allen.

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What should we expect from reporting season?

Today Sean Aylmer is joined by Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden.

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Will the Reserve Bank cut interest rates tomorrow?

Today Sean is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas for a look at what the Reserve Bank board will do tomorrow, as well as the upcoming wages and labour force data (which - unfortunately for the RBA - straight after the decision on rates).

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Australia seems to be punching above its weight on innovative biotech companies, from cultivated meat to printing human cells. Why?

Today Michael Thompson is joined by Stefan von Imhof from alternative investing platform Alts.co to look at why Australia's outperforming in biotech.

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The US is imposing tariffs, and our economy is so slow that the RBA is expected to slash rates - but the ASX is soaring. Why?

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This week, Australia's publishing rivals News Ltd and Nine did a deal that will see newspapers printed for the next five years. But how long can newspapers survive?

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