Last week Reserve Bank Governor Michelle Bullock told us to think twice about going to the dentist or the hairdresser, lest we contribute to inflation. Greg explains why, frankly, this is a load of Bullock.

Greg Jericho is Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work and popular columnist of Grogonomics with Guardian Australia.

In Dollars & Sense, each week, Greg Jericho will dive into the latest economic figures, and explain what they can tell us about what's happening in the economy, how it will impact you and where things are headed.

Recorded on Thursday 30th November 2023. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram or visit our website.

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Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work

Producer: Jennifer Macey 

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