May 09, 2024 08:04 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Minimum wage policies are typically aimed at reducing poverty. Yet there is little direct evidence of this effect, especially in developing countries. And none for South Africa. In a recent paper, we consider the...
Gas is good until 2050 and beyond, under Albanese gas strategy
May 09, 2024 07:11 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
The Albanese government is talking up the crucial role of gas as a transition fuel through to 2050 and beyond. In a gas strategy to be released on Thursday, the government envisages the fuels uses would change over...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
May 09, 2024 07:09 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
The South African governments Just Energy Transition Implementation Plan was launched in November 2023. It is a roadmap guiding the country away from reliance on coal-fired power towards renewable energy alternatives by...
If the RBA’s right, interest rates may not fall for another year. Here’s why.
May 08, 2024 11:04 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
The Reserve Bank is now assuming Australians will see no interest rate cuts this year and quite possibly none before the next federal election, due next May. Thats a big change compared to just three months ago. Back...
Some experts say the US economy is on the up, but here’s why voters don’t think so
May 05, 2024 10:07 am UTC| Economy
Many Americans are gloomy about the economy, despite some data saying it is improving. The Economist even took this discussion to TikTok. When its US editor John Prideaux examined inflation, wage and employment numbers,...
Supporting ‘democracy’ is hard for many who feel government and the economy are failing them
May 05, 2024 10:04 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Americans, it seems, can both value the idea of democracy and not support it in practice. Since 2016, academics and journalists have expressed concerns that formerly secure democracies are becoming less democratic....
Electric air taxis are on the way – quiet eVTOLs may be flying passengers as early as 2025
May 03, 2024 00:04 am UTC| Economy Business
Imagine a future with nearly silent air taxis flying above traffic jams and navigating between skyscrapers and suburban droneports. Transportation arrives at the touch of your smartphone and with minimal environmental...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
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