Austerity



This post is the first of a four part series on the topic. The political and media storm about “zero net taxpayers” Following Duncan Storrar’s… Read More ›

Should We Be Worried About “Zero Net Taxpayers”?

Legislative Budget Offices (LBOs) are independent institutions staffed with economists that provide rigorous and non-partisan analysis to legislatures on matters pertaining to the budget. Their… Read More ›

How do we Measure the Success of Legislative Budget Offices?

In recent decades, income inequality has increased in many developed countries. Although fiscal policies are the main tools available to policymakers to address widening inequality,… Read More ›

Australian Fiscal Policy and Income Inequality: Recent Trends

In recent times of fiscal stress during and after the Global Financial Crisis many countries announced tax amnesties. Spain, Greece, Portugal and Italy were among… Read More ›

The Occurrence of Tax Amnesties: Theory and Evidence

Developed countries around the world are experiencing ageing of their populations arising primarily from changes in fertility and mortality. These changes in the age structure… Read More ›

Facing Demographic Challenges: Pension Cuts or Tax Hikes?

“The government failed to effectively sell its superannuation changes, particularly to its own back bench.” Virginia Star “Don’t ever put up income tax, mate. Take it… Read More ›

Election 2016: A Lesson in the Politics of Superannuation Policy

Recent unfavourable economic conditions have put the Australian government in a tough fiscal situation with increasing budget deficits and growing government debt. The Australian government… Read More ›

Fiscal Austerity: Tough Choices for Australia’s Future

Originally published May 4 on The Conversation. This Federal Budget was crafted with multiple, sometimes conflicting, objectives. To repair the budget, to neutralize some of… Read More ›

Budget Forum 2016: Budget Repair, Climate Risks and Global Concerns All Ignored in this Conflicted Effort

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