At a first glance, DSGE models seem to imply total ignorance because representative agents (or representative groups of agents with limited heterogeneity) featuring objective utility functions populate the literature. At a second glance, however, it becomes obvious that “methodological individualism” prevails and even dominates. To understand this dominance one only has to once again note […]
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Today (August 13, 2024), the Australian Bureau of Statistics released the latest – Wage Price Index, Australia – for the June-quarter 2024, which shows that the aggregate wage index rose by 4.1 per cent over the 12 months (down 0.1 point on the last quarter). In relation to the June-quarter CPI change (3.8 per cent),…
A day spent hunting for fungi inspired designer Bella Lalonde to create the Mushroom Punks zine in collaboration with Nautilus.
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A little fun for a Monday evening… Oh how the wingnuts hate him.
You’ve probably heard about the nefarious plot in Georgia to challenge the election by now and I’m sure you’re familiar with Trump’s shenanigans in other states in 2020. This article in the Guardian takes a look at the current national effort led by Trump insider Cleta Mitchell. Read the whole thing, but I thought this was a worthy excerpt: Since 2020, there have been at least 20 instances in eight states of election officials refusing to certify election results. The first red flag came in 2022, when county commissioners in Otero county, New Mexico, refused to certify the results of a primary election, citing vague concerns about voting equipment. The secretary of state eventually went to court to force the commissioners to certify the election. In July of this year, two Republicans on the county commission in Washoe county, Nevada – a key county in a battleground state – refused to certify its primary vote, setting off alarms. The commissioners who refused to certify eventually reversed themselves.
Prime Minister, until Bill Shorten finds his knife collection, Anthony Albanese, has told colleagues that he’s a $1.20 chance of fixing up this gambling thing that everyone seems so bothered about. ”Albo is confident, you know the Rabbitoh’s haven’t had... Read More ›
Helen Philips, author of a new work of speculative fiction called Hum, on finding hope in the midst of dystopia.
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Former US Special Operations Soldier Greg Stoker dissects Ukraine’s largest territorial gain in years. As Kyiv attempts to disrupt Russian advances and seize a PR victory, could this offensive be the final nail in Zelensky's coffin?
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Producing approximately 23 billion pairs of shoes each year, the global footwear industry is marred by significant environmental and ethical challenges. Despite the industry's substantial output, only about 5% of shoes are recycled, leaving the majority to exacerbate landfill issues globally. Although not as prominently discussed as fast fashion garment production, the environmental footprint of footwear manufacturing is equally concerning. Production processes often involve toxic chemicals, extensive water use, and high dependency on fossil fuels. Additionally, factories are typically situated in developing countries to take advantage of cheap labour and lenient environmental regulations, contributing to a significant carbon footprint—1.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions, narrowly behind the aviation industry.
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Gathering in New York in September 2024, the world’s nations will be challenged to ‘end the scourge of war’, before it’s too late. All of them know that a nuclear cataclysm has never been so close. Continue reading »
Stronger treaties are needed more than ever as Hiroshima marks A-bomb anniversary. The Hiroshima Round Table has been held annually since 2013, except for two years owing to pandemic-related travel restrictions. Convened by Hiroshima Gov. Hidehiko Yuzaki, the roundtable comprises a small group of international nuclear policy experts who meet to discuss how best to Continue reading »
Israel’s remorseless campaign in Gaza continues, with the ever-increasing risk of its spread to the north and the east. One of the reasons for such incessancy is the assurance Israel has in its support, one shored up by the strength of its lobbies in various Western states. What then, can we do? Legal deliberations have Continue reading »
ABC foreign affairs reporter Stephen Dziedzic’s ’exclusive’ claim that “Australia and Indonesia are on the brink of sealing an upgraded defence pact” hasn’t been refuted by Defence so is probably right. This is a distressing idea practically and morally for a nation that claims to respect the rules of warfare and human rights. That’s us. Continue reading »
I do not expect that there would be an outbreak of existential angst, despair, or deep public sullenness, even among committed Labor voters, if Anthony Albanese were to fail to win the next election. Traditional supporters, even true believers, would be sad and shake their heads. But they would not consider the outcome as their Continue reading »