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Food insecurity is a problem of income inadequacy. The 2023 federal budget’s “grocery rebate” has the right idea, but falls short.
UK borrowers are expecting mortgage rates to fall again. Here’s why this looks unlikely in the current economic environment.
In this podcast, Michelle Grattan discusses the blueprint for reform with commission chair, Michael Brennan
The Fed raised rates by a quarter-point – less aggressive than had been expected before the current banking crisis, but signaling inflation is still its focus.
Understanding and finding ways to reduce our financial stress – and its emotional impact on us – can help make this challenging time a bit easier.
Childcare, pensions and support for energy bills are among the main budget plans for the UK government.
High rural poverty rates are driven largely by fuel and transport costs.
Galen Weston’s brand as a spokesperson might be friendly and affable, but his organization’s pricing strategies are anything but.
The reputation of the Bank of Canada will be undermined if the public believes the bank’s method of controlling inflation is no longer the right move.
Research shows that food supply chains are unfair, but there are ways to make them more sustainable for all involved.
A two-pronged approach to energy support would see targeted help with bills and more efficient housing.
Rapid increases in food prices due to inflation mean many Canadians may be making different food choices. Here are the possible short- and long-term effects of that, and some ways to save money.
UK retailers had a happier Christmas than expected, but consumers are changing how they shop due to the rising cost of living.
Soaring power bills add to people’s worries about keeping their homes cool, especially as their health can suffer if they don’t. Fortunately, there are effective and affordable ways to beat the heat.
You want to look as if you’ve put in a bit of effort, but don’t want to blow the budget. Here are some top tips of what to take to Christmas.
For some people, the decision to live in a vehicle is a choice with the goal of being free and self-sufficient to live how and where they want.
Mortgage rates have rocketed in recent months, but what about the rate on your savings account?
A country of plenty like Australia should be able to ensure no one is denied their right to adequate food. But food insecurity is on the rise, and we aren’t even properly monitoring the problem.
A public relations move by Loblaw Companies is just the latest in a long line of big business antics stretching back to pre-Confederation fur trade in Canada.
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Senior Lecturer in Economics, The Open University
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Industrial Strategy, Co-Director Centre for Governance, Regulation and Industrial Strategy (CGR&IS), University of Bath
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Peter Whiteford is a Friend of The Conversation.
Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
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Accredited Practising Dietitian and Lecturer, Southern Cross University
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Professor of Behaviour & Social Change, University of Technology Sydney
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Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Toronto Metropolitan University
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Professor of Personal Finance, University of Bristol
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Fellow, University of Surrey
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Program Director, Energy, Grattan Institute
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Visting Instructor in Sociology, University of South Florida
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Wayne Simpson is a Friend of The Conversation.
Professor, Department of Economics, University of Manitoba
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Professor of Economics & Business, Allegheny College
