Weekly roundup of links to articles, reports, podcasts and other media on current political and economic issues in public policy.

Economic basics productivity and structural change

Three segments, all to do with the reasons for inflation, interest rate shocks, and wage stagnation, with the common thread of falling productivity and the Coalitions neglect of economic reform and structural change.

Economics fiscal policies and taxation

The Coalitions claim to economic competence analysed. Observations on the Chalmers-Frydenberg debate there are policy differences if you look hard enough. Hewson endorses Albaneses credentials in labour relations.

Other election issues

Labors launch back to traditional themes. Albanese on_Q+A_, explaining the principles underpinning Labor policies. The parties integrity commission offerings and why an integrity commission is not a kangaroo court as some buffoons assert. Press freedom weve slipped, but are still doing better than North Korea. Why electricity prices will rise under a Labor government. Polls and rumours of polls. Weird but possible election outcomes.

Housing

At last prices may be falling good news for most, but some will find it tough.

Public ideas that will endure after May 21

Barry Jones on Liberty, Fraternity and what was the other word? Fred Chaney on democracy in Australia.

That bloody pandemic

No, it hasnt gone away, and Peter Doherty has some good public health and personal health advice.

Webinars, podcasts and readings

Stuff to read, watch, or listen to while you wait for May 21.

The enemy within