What’s at stake as President Trump sits down with China’s Xi
Nothing less than the fate of the global economy lies in the balance as the two strong-willed leaders sit down for their first one-on-one meeting.
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The US$100 trillion case for open borders
Opening borders is the easiest way to tackle global poverty and it would make already wealthy countries richer, too.
Why multilingualism is good for economic growth
The best way to sell someone a service or product is by speaking their language.
Global cooperation is at risk just when our economies need it most
A future of trade wars and isolationism will not solve the grand challenges which are dragging down fragile economies.
What to expect from Xi Jinping’s first trip to Davos
Expectations are high that China will take the reins of global leadership at Davos, but don't expect Xi Jinping to upset the apple cart.
Why Istanbul is struggling to become an international financial centre
Does the Turkish government have ulterior motives in its attempt to make Istanbul a global financial centre?
FactCheck: what are the facts on jobs and growth in Australia?
Ahead of the Mid Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook, minister for defence industries Christopher Pyne said a lot of jobs were created in 2016 and Australia has the highest growth rate in the G7. Is that true?
Donald Trump’s presidency could be a disaster for the global economy
The world braces for Donald Trump's brand of` trade protectionism, which will send shockwaves through the global economy.
Latest IMF forecast paints a bleak picture for global growth
The IMF has lowered its forecasts for the US, UK and other advanced economies, even if post-Brexit negotiations go smoothly.
Was the Fed right to delay raising interest rates? Two scholars react
The Fed left interest rates unchanged but said improving economic data means it will likely lift them later this year. We asked two scholars – and ex-Fed officials – if it was the right call.
Frozen like a rabbit in G20 headlights: Britain struggles to deal with Brexit
Britain's prime minister keeps saying 'Brexit means Brexit' but exactly what this looks like is far from clear.
Don’t believe the Brexit prophecies of economic doom
There are plenty of reasons to reject the consensus that Brexit will be costly to the UK economy.
How G7 can boost the global economy
The G7's limited membership of like-minded countries gives it significant power to bring about meaningful economic growth.
Trump and Clinton want to bring back millions of outsourced jobs – here’s why they can’t
Instead of trying to bring back the old economy jobs that have been lost, the U.S. should focus on training Americans in the new skills that will be needed in tomorrow's economy.
Designers are seizing Wall Street – but can they improve your life?
The generation of designers broke out of their studios and took the business world by storm. Their skills could also be turned to bigger world problems.
How happiness is challenging GDP as the measure of a country’s health
Moves to measure country progress in other ways to GDP are on the rise. Here's how happiness researchers are changing the game.
Corporate tax: why conflict between firms and states is hard to crack
Corporate taxation is a concern for governments and businesses because of their divergent interests.
Beyond Lagarde: there’s more to the IMF than who the leader is
How the importance of the IMF's top echelon is often overstated.
China’s 6.9% GDP growth rate is not the hard landing feared – and Australia can benefit
Growth in China's services sector remains solid, a good sign for Australia.
Think gold is a safe haven? You might as well try the pokies
The best answer for dealing with a volatile market is to do nothing.
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Research Director of Australian Centre for FInancial Studies and Professor of Finance at Melbourne and Monash Universities, Australian Centre for Financial Studies
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Professor of Economics, Griffith University
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Visiting Faculty in Economics, Emory University
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Deputy Director and Professor, Australia-China Relations Institute (ACRI), University of Technology Sydney
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Lecturer, Research School of Economics, and Research Associate, Centre for Applied Macroeconomic Analysis, Australian National University
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Director of Education, Department of Banking and Finance, Monash University
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Australian Research Council Future Fellow, Griffith University
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Professor of Management + Director, Centre for Workplace Leadership, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Melbourne
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