Renegade Economists

Leading value capture academic Associate Prof Matthew Burke (Cities Research Institute, Griffith Uni) discusses the political complexities of changing the way we relate to infrastructure and the windfall gains landholders enjoy. This is discussed in light of the federal budget and Matthew’s research. Show notes - http://www.earthsharing.org.au/2018/05/pitchforks-promises/

Karl digs into the Royal Commission on Banking, discusses what’s coming up when the superannuation sector is investigated and reveals important details on the Victorian State budget. Along the way there is background to what actually goes on during the week. Visitors from where? Show notes - http://www.earthsharing.org.au/2018/05/cheats-fraudsters-and-darn-rent-seekers/

Polly Cleveland (Columbia University) discusses the origins of inequality, taking us on a journey from Tanzanian tribes in desert lands to aboriginal people engaging in horticultural activities. How does inequality begin? Join us for this trek through the ages. Show notes

Peter Smith, social housing developer, joins to discuss the UK economy, revealing a key formula that developers use to manufacture scarcity and thus guarantee profits. Make sure you rock out in the middle of this episode as we return to discuss the game of monopoly and how we could really share the bounty of the earth. Show notes - http://www.earthsharing.org.au/2018/04/drip-feeding-formula-revealed/ ‎

New economics and green tech - in this episode Gary Flomenhoft (formerly Gundt Institute) joins to discuss the raft of policy solutions on offer. From cryptocurrency to tiny homes, UBI to CLTs - this is a fast paced interview with a number of edgy tangents. #podcast #neweconomicsShow notes

We discuss the growing momentum behind the Build to Rent movement - could this be a trojan for that latest strike zone tool of Wall St? Beware Australia - your community is at even greater risk! Hopefully you will be prepared following this show to take on the global epidemic pushed by the trickle down elite : Expecting developers to keep building in order to reduce prices is pure fantasy. Show notes - http://www.earthsharing.org.au/2018/04/6023/

Denise Brailey (Banking and Finance Consumer Support Association) spent the week at the Royal Commission into Banking. She reveals the machinations behind the investigation and how the big issues have been curtailed. Her insights on the banksters strategy to target the pillars of citizenry is harrowing.Show notes

Karl wades through NIBYism as demonstrated by the Sierra Club. This leading US environmental group surprisingly objected to a bill on greater density in Californian cities. When carbon emissions are so travel related, the conflicting pressures for sane life with non-stop population growth needed unpacking. Is there a way to balance things? The first part of the show involves a recap of recent themes to flesh out some of the elements we didn’t get to fully explore.  Show notes - http://www.earthsharing.org.au/2018/03/pure-fantasy-supply-cliche/‎Image -Steven Lelham, Unsplash

It's the International Women’s Day takeover with Rayna Fahey interviewing Juanita McClaren (Good Shepherd). They build on last year’s discussion and the challenges single mum’s, (anyone on welfare) are put through by the powers that be. Is this the most effective form of welfare oversight? More humane and efficient alternatives are on offer.Show notes - http://www.earthsharing.org.au/2018/03/single-mums-taking-on-the-government/

Ed Dodson joins a roundtable discussion with Emily Sims and Neil Gilchrist on this age of business concentration. Just how fast is the top end consolidating? Issues include market share, patents, coops and economic framing. Show notes http://www.earthsharing.org.au/2018/03/roundtable-concentration/