Renowned economist Ross Garnaut discusses the urgent need for housing and tax reform to address generational inequality in Australia. The controversy surrounding civil service pay rises in Hong Kong during a time of economic uncertainty. Argentina's economic activity drops 8.4%, highlighting the impact of cost-cutting policies. The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton CAFE appoints a new chair of the Department of Agricultural Economics, Aslıhan Spaulding.
Sources:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-23/ross-garnaut-generational-inequality-housing-tax-reform-economy/103879414
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3263713/economic-and-social-situation-should-guide-hong-kong-civil-service-pay-rises
https://kfgo.com/2024/05/22/argentinas-economic-activity-down-8-4-in-march-biggest-drop-since-2020/
https://www.morningagclips.com/uk-martin-gatton-cafe-appoints-new-agricultural-economics-chair/
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:38) 'Life is harder than it used to be' for young people, and this economist says that needs to change
(00:04:03) Opinion | Economic and social situation should guide Hong Kong civil service pay rises
(00:06:44) Argentina’s economic activity down 8.4% in March, biggest drop since 2020
(00:09:13) UK Martin-Gatton CAFE Appoints New Agricultural Economics Chair
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