John Quiggin

Our lead story: On Sept 18, 2014, Scotland will vote on whether it wants to separate from the UK. About a third of the voting population in Scotland believe that it is time to leave the United Kingdom, and strike out on their own. However, perhaps a follow up vote should be cast on whether Scotland should issue its own currency. Erin takes a look. It's Aussie day on Boom Bust! We start with John Quiggin, author and economist at the University of Queensland. We ask him about "zombie...

Our lead story: On Sept 18, 2014, Scotland will vote on whether it wants to separate from the UK. About a third of the voting population in Scotland believe that it is time to leave the United Kingdom, and strike out on their own. However, perhaps a follow up vote should be cast on whether Scotland should issue its own currency. Erin takes a look. It's Aussie day on Boom Bust! We start with John Quiggin, author and economist at the University of Queensland. We ask him about "zombie...

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Zombie Economics by Professor John Quiggin

Zombie Economics by Professor John Quiggin

The Economic Society of Australia (QLD) hosted a lunchtime debate featuring the economic editor of the Australian, Professor Judith Sloan and UQ Professor, John Quiggin. In this discussion, two high profile public commentators with very different perspectives will argue their case for the optimal amount of labour market regulation in Australia. For more information on this event please visit: http://www.esaqld.org.au/events/labour-market-regulation-sloan-quiggin-2/ Recorded by Take Two...

The Economic Society of Australia (QLD) hosted a lunchtime debate featuring the economic editor of the Australian, Professor Judith Sloan and UQ Professor, John Quiggin. In this discussion, two high profile public commentators with very different perspectives will argue their case for the optimal amount of labour market regulation in Australia. For more information on this event please visit: http://www.esaqld.org.au/events/labour-market-regulation-sloan-quiggin-2/ Recorded by Take Two...

Is it too late to stabilise the global climate? Dr. John Quiggin answers this question in 2013's Walter Westman lecture. Part of a series of annual lectures at International House, Sydney.

Is it too late to stabilise the global climate? Dr. John Quiggin answers this question in 2013's Walter Westman lecture. Part of a series of annual lectures at International House, Sydney.

Occupied Media interview with Corey Robin regarding Occupy Wall Street and his book The Reactionary Mind. Also posted at plutocracyfiles.com.