Today, we are revisiting tariffs…it’s been a whirlwind month to say the least in the US as the Trump administration has put in place, revoked, increased and then reduced tariffs across a multitude of countries.

We’ll give a snapshot on what the lay of the land is, also appreciating that this is extremely fluid situation. Without adding to the commentary - and there’s plenty - what I’ll try to do is give a broad brush on the state of play but also explore a few key themes that need to be expanded on.

We’ll explore why this could mark the end of the current world order and upend long standing trade agreements, how this will ultimately impact the american consumer and economy and why the notion of a golden age of american manufacturing is nothing but a nostalgic pipe dream.

And finally, how this will reshape trade routes and why China is set to gain the most from the US’s protectionist stance

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On the 8th episode of the Economics of Me podcast we explore childcare.

We’ll ask when did this concept of childcare and early childhood education come about? What is the current state of play in Australia, where have we been and where does the government’s policy take us.

Why is a progressive approach to childcare not only essential for the economy (enhancing productivity and community outcomes) but how it positively impacts the middle and working classes rather than hampers them.

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On the 7th episode of the economics of me podcast we explore the trade policy of Tariffs.

We are talking about tariffs…an incredibly topical trade policy at the moment given Trumps recent win in the US election and recent announcements on blanket tariffs to be imposed on Mexico and Canada.

In our previous episodes we’ve talked about inflation, the concept of money and assets like housing and stocks - but how do tariffs affect all of these things? Can this invisible tax play out like a ripple effect through the entire economy?

We’ll ask what are tariffs? How they work? How does it affect the things that I buy, the job that I have and how it disproportionately impacts the middle and working classes.

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On the sixth episode of the economics of me podcast we explore the concept of money.

This concept is fundamental to how the world works….

In our previous episodes we’ve talked about inflation, interest rates & assets like housing and stocks - central to all of this is the accumulation and trading of money for some form of value.

Have we actually stopped and thought about the actual concept of money? - its history, and the role that is plays in our lives now in our digital world?

We’ll ask what is money? Where did it come from, how did it shape societies, and how does it actually work in today’s world?

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On the fifth episode of The Economics of Me podcast we explore the economics of stocks.

We’re talking about something you hear about all the time. Whether you're scrolling through the news, hearing about Wall Street, or overhearing a conversation at cafe, stocks are everywhere.

In our previous episode we talked about mortgages, but given the broader challenges in the housing market and cost of living, saving a deposit here is quite the pursuit.

The barriers to entry here are quite high.

This brings us to stock & while this episode is not financial advice, you can now pick up your phone, download an app and invest as little as 50c into a stock of your choice.

What are they and why is it so important to understand them? We’ll look into their origin story & you'll see how owning stocks allows you to be a bit part of a business and the wider economy, fuelling growth and change.

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Housing is both shelter and part of our cultural identity. It’s important to frame this podcast on mortgages in these terms, because housing in Australia and many developed countries, has really seeped into our being, our identities and also how we view our financial future.

For nearly all Australians it’s the biggest financial purchase that one makes in their life. Why is this? Why is this pursuit so important to so many people?

How do we buy a house to attain this sense of place & what are mortgages and how do they work?

On the fourth episode of the Economics of Me podcast we explore mortgages.

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We’ve heard about interest rates incessantly over the last 2 years but why do interest rates impact me?

What are interest rates? And how does the RBA control them?

Why are the RBA’s rates different to what my bank provides me?

And how did this period of high interest rates come about?

On the third episode of the Economics of me podcast, we talk about the Economics of Interest Rates.

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Why do things keep getting more expensive?

What is inflation? What does it all mean?

How did this period of inflation come about and why does affect me and how I live my life?

On the second episode of the Economics of me podcast, we talk about The Economics of Inflation. So let’s dig deeper…

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Why are we feeling like things are slipping away from us?

In a consumption economy, we buy things. But how we feel when we buy things is important.

What does this mean when our shelter, food & petrol just keep getting more expensive. Are we in a Vibescession?

In our first episode, we explore The Economics of Self.

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