The Economy’s Growing, but Households are Poorer
Economic data can tell us a lot about what’s happening in the economy and society, but it’s easy to get lost in data. Introducing the Australia Institute’s brand new podcast, Dollars & Sense, with Greg Jericho, Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work and popular columnist of Grogonomics with Guardian Australia.
In Dollars & Sense, each week, Greg Jericho will dive into the latest economic figures, and explain what they can tell us about what’s happening in the economy, how it will impact you and where things are headed.
In this episode, Greg unpacks gross state product, and why it isn’t a great indicator of how well households are faring in the economy.
Recorded on Thursday 23rd November 2023. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram or visit our website.
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Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work
Producer: Jennifer Macey
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