Italy’s economy is verging on bankrupt and its election results have dealt a hammer blow to the prospects of fixing things. The best option, financially at least, may be to put someone else at the helm.
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If you thought the risk of Grexit was bad, you’ve got a shock coming in the shape of Italy.
The polls seem to be swinging back in favour of the Andrews Labor government in Victoria, while in New South Wales it’s neck-and-neck.
Both the Northern League party and Five Star Movement have a very expensive shopping list for extra spending, with little detail on how to fund these policies.
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The Five Star Movement is the biggest party, but forming a government is going to be difficult. Will a right-wing coalition prevail?
Together, two parties with a tough stance on immigration and the EU – the Five Star Movement and the League – received nearly 50 percent of the vote.
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The Liberals should win a majority at Saturday’s Tasmanian state election.
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Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Politics and Co-Director of the Centre for Britain and Europe, University of Surrey
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Professor of Economics, UNSW Sydney
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Professor of Politics, University of Salford
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Professor of Financial Economics, University of Leicester
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Professor of Politics, University of Salford
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Assistant Professor of Finance, Columbia University
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Associate Professor, American University School of Communication
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Senior Lecturer in Economics, Lancaster University
