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The long lines, annoying party workers and the smell of a democracy sausage are experiences that united every adult Australian less than two short weeks ago. We might not have all been happy about it: but we had to go through the ritual. After spending eternity in a...

Let’s be frank – we have rather a few issues which need to be addressed. Whether it’s growing inequality, shrinking social mobility or environmental degradation, our collective prosperity depends upon the ability of our young economists to pragmatically address the...

It is often said that the true mark of adulthood is when you realise from this point onwards that you’re now in charge of organising all of your appointments. And yes, this includes ringing them up to book an appointment (as daunting as many of us might find that)....

The Princess Bride, in addition to being one of the great satires of the late 80s, with some of the most quotable dialogue ever written, also happens to include some great examples of applied economics. Perhaps the most famous is a game theory analysis of the Battle...

Soft drink; the base to most of our favourite alcoholic beverages, a kids’ birthday party treat and an Australia Day staple. How unaustralian would it be if the federal government decided to tax an Aussie essential? Fortunately for us, this has not happened (yet),...

Congratulations! You’ve made it through the best and most awkward week of your life, Week 1! With the success of market day (we really hope you didn't burn and look like a tomato, because I sure did) and your ever-growing progress with finding your classes, we thought...