The Economy is Growing – But Will You Be Better Off?

The latest figures show Australia’s economy is growing again – in the words of one economist, “slowly crawling out of its hole.” GDP and other indicators are pointing upward, suggesting things are getting better.

But if you don’t feel any richer, you’re not alone.  

So what do the national accounts really tell us about the state of the economy? And what do they leave out about life on the ground?

Guests:

Jenny Gordon – Nonresident Fellow at the Lowy Institute and Honorary Professor at ANU

Matthew McKenzie – Energy and economics reporter with the West Australian 

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