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An investigation into some of the PIGS nations as the same trends and traps occur in the race for economic success. Is the new economic model really the highpoint for humanity? And some commentary on the millennial housing dream photo lustre. How much economic pain can you take before you become a member and read our Progress magazine?
Show Notes Rethinking the Economics of Land and Housing: Author Laurie Macfarlane delves into the depths of property rights to reveal the paradox of property. We wade into the UK housing market as core themes to the book are highlighted amidst our ongoing critique of neo-classical economics. Laurie finishes with an insight into the positive reform developments in Scotland. How can we break this message down for the everyday person? Please comment with your thoughts below.
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Let’s step into the world of grassroots citizenry with Peter Henderson from the Kyneton Town Square Reference Group and their battle to save the old Kyneton Primary School from yet another public land selloff. In the second half, Karl discusses potential campaign strategies for public lands selloffs, from our unique economic perspective.
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Leading value capture academic Associate Prof Matthew Burke (Cities Research Institute, Griffith Uni) discusses the political complexities of changing the way we relate to infrastructure and the windfall gains landholders enjoy. This is discussed in light of the federal budget and Matthew’s research.
To assist the Commonwealth in considering an even wider range of methods to support infrastructure, the Infrastructure and Project Financing Agency has been established. It provides specialised advice to identify, develop and assess funding and innovative financing options for investment in major infrastructure projects. Some examples of newer funding options are value capture and public–private partnerships.
Infrastructure should predominantly be focused on improving the supply side of the economy, rather than on influencing demand. There are risks if infrastructure spending is not well timed and targeted or is pursued when the economy is closer to full employment. These risks include public infrastructure either crowding out private sector activity or escalating project costs. Such risks suggest that it is better for
infrastructure to be delivered against a longer-term plan than being assessed against shorter -term considerations
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Karl digs into the Royal Commission on Banking, discusses what’s coming up when the superannuation sector is investigated and reveals important details on the Victorian State budget. Along the way there is background to what actually goes on during the week. So many good conversations. Visitors from where?
