The Economists

Why is wage growth low and why is Australia's wage setting system so unusual? The Economists examine the wage and working policies of the major political parties.

What are the major political parties planning to do about the hot-button issues of climate change and energy?

Immigration is a major part of our economic success, but, fairly suddenly, it has become unpopular. Among the concerns are low wage growth, high house prices and overcrowded cities. Peter and Gigi search out what complaints are justified, what the parties are offering and what economics tells us about how many people we need.

Why being back in the black isn’t all it's cracked up to be.

Tax seems to be the go to topic for election campaigns, but why? Peter Martin and Gigi Foster find out why politicians get so much joy from arguing about tax.

Peter Martin and Gigi Foster return to The Economists to guide you through all things economic during the federal election campaign. This week - the economics of politics and policies.

Social conventions or expectations have economic consequences. Gigi Foster and Peter Martin discuss the hidden forces of norms.

Nudge expert and behavioural economist Bob Slonim on the economics of motivation.

The economics of happiness.

Why inequality is on the rise and why that matters.