Concept Economy Podcast
Concept Economy Podcast
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Using design principles to re-evaluate the Australian economy and the wider world. samkellahan.substack.com
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The podcast covers a variety of economic themes, including market dynamics, housing issues, and design principles in economics. Notable episode topics include discussions on the inherent weaknesses of market systems, with specific episodes like 'The Weakness of Markets' and interviews with experts such as Cameron Murray, who explores the complexities of Australia's housing market and government involvement.
Using design principles to re-evaluate the Australian economy and the wider world.
It’s been said that if money is the lifeblood of the economy, the financial system is a network of veins threaded through the nation.
The financial system provides a place for people to invest and store their savings. It helps to channel funds into new businesses. It can also be used for speculation and in some cases, money-laundering.
With such a range of functions, how can we create a financial system that caters to the needs of customers and promotes productivity?
Sam is joined by Emeritus Professor Kevin Davis from the University of Melbourne to discuss who created our financial institutions and why; the surprising effects of financial regulation; and how Australia ended up with a few big, privately owned banks, and a huge decline in the number of mutually-owned credit unions.
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