AI, Productivity, and “Infinite Intelligence” – Conversation w/ Chris Berg & John Humphreys
On Thursday, I joined John Humphreys of the Australian Taxpayers’ Alliance and Professor Chris Berg of RMIT University for an ATA livestream discussion on productivity (see Productivity ideas with Chris Berg). One of the most interesting parts of the conversation was on artificial intelligence (AI), which I’ve repurposed for my latest Economics Explored podcast episode. Thankfully, the…
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How Office Design Impacts Productivity in the Hybrid Work Era
As hybrid work becomes the new normal, organisations are rethinking what makes a productive workplace. One surprising insight? It’s not the ping pong tables or open-plan lounges that matter most—it’s control. In a recent episode of the Economics Explored podcast, award-winning American architect Kevin Kennon told show host Gene Tunny that what people truly value in…
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Rethinking Property and Taxation: The Georgist Approach w/ John August
Nineteenth-century American economist Henry George blamed poverty and depressions on landlords. George argued that their rents were associated mainly with public investments and should be shared with the community. Show host Gene Tunny speaks with returning guest John August about Georgism—the economic philosophy of Henry George that advocates for a single tax on land value.…
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Trump’s Tariffs: Art of the Deal or Economic Disaster? w/ Darren Brady Nelson – Bonus Episode
Are Trump’s tariffs a masterstroke of economic negotiation or a blunder with global consequences? Show host Gene Tunny and returning guest Darren Brady Nelson debate the rationale behind punitive tariffs, the backlash from markets, and whether this is all part of a broader deal-making strategy. They also discuss Elon Musk’s DOGE initiative and Darren’s run-in…
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Inside Project FASTT: Real-Time Payments for All – EP278
Show host Gene Tunny and the World Bank’s Nilima Ramteke delve into the transformative impact of fast payments. They discuss how Project FASTT (Frictionless Affordable Safe Timely Transactions) bridges financial gaps and drives inclusive economic development worldwide. For example, they cover how QR codes and mobile apps make digital payments more accessible for small merchants…
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Oz Federal Budget, Brisbane Olympics, & Trump’s Tariffs Chat w/ Damian Coory & Dan Petrie
Is there a brilliant ‘Art of the Deal’ strategy behind Trump’s tariff policy? It has been a big failure for the US so far, as attested to by the 7% fall in the US share market since inauguration day (see the chart below) and a 12% fall in consumer confidence from January to March, according…
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