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There's more to that Coronavirus. Even before it, businesses weren't keen to invest.
The Conversation's 2020 economic survey points to a dismal year, with no progress on many of the key measures that matter for Australians and an increase in the unemployment rate.
Treasury Secretary Steven Kennedy says its up to the Reserve Bank to boost the economy. In normal times, that's not his job.
Evidence for the prime minister's contention that the banks are "profiteering" is thin on the ground.
The Reserve Bank's best case scenario is that its forecasts are wrong.
The Reserve Bank has cut the official interest rate to a new low of 1%, reflecting continuing concern over the slow economy.
By himself, Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe may not be able to keep us out of recession.
The Conversation's distinguished panel predicts unusually weak growth, dismal spending, no improvement in either unemployment or wage growth, and an increased chance of recession.
Expect two more interest rate cuts, but they mightn't be enough.
Rates might need to be cut urgently, and because things are good. Governor Lowe has signalled he won't wait.
The Reserve Bank's inflation target seems out of date in a world of ultra low inflation. So why is Governor Lowe persisting with it?
The Conversation has assembled a forecasting team of 19 academic economists from 12 universities across six states. Together, they assign a 25% probability to a recession within two years.
Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe has effectively ruled out an interest rate rise until wage growth tops 3%.
While the RBA might not be able to influence the current cash rate, it can still influence longer-term rates by offering guidance about its future policy decisions.
Statements from the RBA show it's little wonder markets are not predicting a rate increase this year.
Weak Australian inflation and housing credit data mean the Reserve Bank is unlikely to move on interest rates.
Economists are divided on whether the latest interest rate cut to 1.5% was needed, as the RBA tries to boost inflation and growth.
There are some good reasons why the RBA should retain its flexibility in managing inflation.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to leave the official cash rate unchanged at a record low of 2%, but said there was scope for a rate cut down the line.
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Professor of Economics, UNSW
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Senior Lecturer, Research School of Economics, and Research Associate, Centre for Applied Macroeconomic Analysis, Australian National University
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Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
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Professor, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick
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Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow, University of Tasmania
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Professor, School of Economics, The University of Queensland
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Emeritus Professor of Finance, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Economics and Finance, Tasmanian School of Business and Economics, University of Tasmania
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Professor of Macroeconomics, University of Sydney
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Pat McConnell is a Friend of The Conversation.
Visiting Fellow, Macquarie University Applied Finance Centre, Macquarie University
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Professorial Fellow, The University of Melbourne
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Principal Research Fellow, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, and Professor of Economics, Department of Economics, The University of Melbourne
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Economics, The University of Melbourne
