The perception of a worsening cost of living, combined with seeing Canada as significantly more unequal, is creating a perfect storm for a deteriorating sense of control in everyday life.
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Despite offering billions in health and cost-of-living measures, the Queensland Labor government appears headed for defeat in the October state election.
The Federal Reserve is being characteristically cautious.
New research shows that paying cashlessly, whether by card or phone and regardless of any credit involvement, leads to spending more money.
For Australia’s artists, the cost of living crisis is also a wellbeing and art making crisis. And the effects of this will reach us all.
Rising food costs mean more people are turning to the black market to feed themselves – but this has consequences for business and consumers.
Plus, five other tips to get more fruit and vegetables in your diet on a budget.
Without a clear picture of the actual drivers affecting food prices, we lack the necessary information for developing policies that protect the rights and well-being of Canadians.
UK inflation fell to 2.3% in the year to April – but it doesn’t necessarily mean the squeeze on household finances is to end.
Fonterra’s plan to sell its consumer brands came as a surprise. But there is logic to the dairy giant focusing on selling to the food industry rather than directly to consumers.
Here are some cheaper, healthy alternatives to olive oil.
Investors, homebuyers and central bankers all have reason to be irritated by the latest data, and inflation isn’t licked just yet. But the numbers also show reason for optimism.
Tuesday’s budget will show there has been an improvement of $10.5 billion in the bottom line. The update forecasted a deficit of $1.1 billion for 2023-24.
Holding up Labor’s female vote will be vital, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has declared Tuesday will bring “a budget for mums and middle Australia”.
Canada’s ongoing economic malaise and decline in living standards are rooted in a constellation of domestic and global challenges.
Knowing your legal rights and resources can help you navigate this difficult time.
Consumer psychology can help explain why boycotts sometimes fail, as well as help predict when they are likely to succeed.
Although it’s rooted in legitimate grievances, the ‘Steal from Loblaws Day’ campaign is not only illegal, but also fails to achieve its intended objective and risks undermining economic stability.
Frozen food retailer Iceland says it wants to amplify its customers’ voices – but there’s a lack of transparency in its plans.
Swimming and cycling ability declined while there was a rise in eating sugary snacks according to new research.
Top contributors
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Senior Lecturer in Economics, The Open University
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Industrial Strategy, Co-Director Centre for Governance, Regulation and Industrial Strategy (CGR&IS), University of Bath
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Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
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Accredited Practising Dietitian and Lecturer, Southern Cross University
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Professor of Behaviour & Social Change, University of Technology Sydney
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Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Toronto Metropolitan University
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Professor of Personal Finance, University of Bristol
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Fellow, University of Surrey
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Program Director, Energy, Grattan Institute
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Visting Instructor in Sociology, University of South Florida
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Wayne Simpson is a Friend of The Conversation.
Professor, Department of Economics, University of Manitoba
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Professor of Economics & Business, Allegheny College
