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Did we ever really have neoliberalism; inflation is in a sticky spot; Hong Kong is just another mainland city; where are the female managers; Biden will not win another term; and it’s not too late for nuclear.

Inflation is caused by fiscal and monetary policy, not by migrants or other supply shocks, which can only temporarily affect measured inflation by altering relative prices in the economy.

Australia’s nuclear energy debate highlights the need for a sensible, economically sound approach to carbon reduction that considers all options, rather than politically-driven policies that may prove inefficient and costly.

A Future Made in Australia is a lobbyist’s wet dream; social media age limits are based on junk science; we’re not as wealthy as we think; inefficiency in Japan; zoning reform isn’t enough to fix the housing crisis; and why the UK’s most distorted election in history is a win for democracy.

There’s a lot to like about Denmark’s approach to mortgages, but transplanting it to Australia may not be optimal given our existing regulatory framework and housing policies.