
Politics With Michelle Grattan: Richard Holden Says No Interest Rate Fall Likely For 12 Months
Academic economists Steven Hamilton and Richard Holden, in their just-published book, Australia's Pandemic Exceptionalism , examine how Australia fared in handling the COVID crisis in its economic and health policies.
We're joined on the podcast by Holden to talk about the book and also Australia's economic outlook, during what has been a big week for economic news.
On COVID, Hamilton and Holden found a mixed picture: Australia scored highly in its economic response but fell down on its vaccine procurement and provision of RATs.
On the RBA and inflation, Holden agrees with this week's decision to hold rates but believes they should have risen earlier at least once more:
On when interest rates will start moving down, Holden gives a grim assessment:
Holden warns against RBA Governor Michele Bullock making predictions of future rate moves:
On the government potentially making changes to negative gearing, Holden outlines why it could be a good idea:
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