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With a vast number of citizens around the world voting for leaders and legislatures this year, much will depend on their trust in the electoral

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In an age of “alternative facts” and conspiracy theories, protecting trust in science is crucial.

Electoral musical chairs makes a mockery of democracy

After enduring the worst economic crisis of 2023, Pakistan’s next election should be focused on repair and reform. What’s happening is more like musical chairs.

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Why pessimism has taken hold of Australia’s youth

New data about the mental health of young people raises red flags about cost-of-living pressures – and offers a glimpse at a better approach.

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Global recession a risk as Gaza war rages on

So far, Israel’s war in Gaza hasn’t greatly disrupted global supply chains. But the situation could quickly shift along many fault lines

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How do the five states going to the polls stack up economically?

With five Indian states having elections, a new index helps try to understand how pre-existing economic conditions influence people when voting.

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This is how we’ll know if we’re in recession

There’s been talk of a recession but what does that actually look like?

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Pure economic growth neglects many, privileges the few

A wellbeing economy places people and the planet at the centre of creating a healthier society.

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It’s time to move beyond the welfare state to the wellbeing state

Developed economies have largely tackled poverty, disease, ignorance, hygiene and idleness. It’s time for a new approach.

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The lasting changes of Japan’s post-war economic reforms

Japan’s industrial policy has been a blueprint for Asian nations, but many skip over the important context that made it all become a reality.

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Asian innovation rests with scaling up

An economist’s century-old idea might be the key driver in the next iteration of Asia’s economic innovation.

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‘Revenge spenders’ may be fuelling inflation

It is a myth that only price increases of household items cause inflation as consumer behaviour may also be a factor.

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Why supply chain issues do not cause inflation

While there is some correlation, it is wrong to say supply chain kinks are a primary cause of inflation.

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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

Many elections, many consequences

Time to defend science under attack

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Why pessimism has taken hold of Australia’s youth

Global recession a risk as Gaza war rages on

How do the five states going to the polls stack up economically?

This is how we’ll know if we’re in recession

Pure economic growth neglects many, privileges the few

The lasting changes of Japan’s post-war economic reforms

Asian innovation rests with scaling up

‘Revenge spenders’ may be fuelling inflation

Why supply chain issues do not cause inflation

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