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Why housing doesn’t need to take the economy down with it

Why housing doesn’t need to take the economy down with it

by Jesse Hermans | Jun 21, 2019 | Commentary

Right now land prices need to be stabilised, but wages and inflation need to accelerate so our debts don’t drag the economy into recession. Ideally land prices would stay constant, and wages would grow faster so the price of land in real terms (after inflation) falls....
The Monthly Discussion – Gate crashing the Fabians

The Monthly Discussion – Gate crashing the Fabians

by Jesse Hermans | Jun 17, 2019 | Events

What: Housing and Homelessness – The Fabians Where: Melbourne Multicultural Hub – Green Room | 506 Elizabeth St. Melbourne When: Wednesday, June 26 Time: 6pm Cost: Free – RSVP here The Australian Fabians are running an interactive event on “Housing...
2019 Federal election policy comparison

2019 Federal election policy comparison

by Jesse Hermans | May 15, 2019 | Articles, Commentary, Our Policy

The 2019 Federal Election is only a few days away… But how can you maximise your vote to shift the tax system away from unproductive rent seeking? Which parties have the best policies to deter land speculation, and reduce wealth inequality from inflated land prices?...
The Monthly Discussion in April – IP Monopoly and publicly funding R&D

The Monthly Discussion in April – IP Monopoly and publicly funding R&D

by Jesse Hermans | Apr 15, 2019 | Events

What: Discuss + Debate + Drinks + Pizza When: Wednesday, April 24 Time: 6pm Cost: Free In a world of rapid technological development and innovation, how can the public ensure a fair return on Intellectual Property (IP) monopolies while furthering investment in R&D...
I need a pay rise. Something deep and structural…

I need a pay rise. Something deep and structural…

by Jesse Hermans | Mar 21, 2019 | Articles, Commentary

For our collective angst over Australia’s economic decline, wage growth is an indicator most dreadful. Look into the eyes of stagnating wages growth and see property markets crash, governments crumble, and hi-viz-vested citizens burning bankers in the streets....
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