IMF Working Paper: Australia’s Linkages with China

24th May, 2018

China and Australia have increasingly strong links, especially through trade. These links are influenced by China’s transition to a services-driven, consumer-led economy. Three risks (both upside and downside) to China during this transition process are considered, focusing on their spillovers to Australia.

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Melvins – What’s In My Bag?

15th May, 2018

“Buzz Osborne, Dale Crover and Steven McDonald of the Melvins go shopping at Amoeba Music in Los Angeles.”

Deserves a post for the haircut alone – the suggestions are a bonus.

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National Geographic Has Digitized Its Collection of 6,000+ Vintage Maps

15th May, 2018

“As some of the finest fictional world-builders have understood, few things excite the imagination like a map.”

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How Capital Deepening Affects Labor Productivity

11th May, 2018

A look at the impact on productivity from increasing capital as a proportion of the number of hours worked in the US economy.

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IMF Paper: When do we repair the roof?

20th April, 2018

Should policymakers wait for fiscal crisis early warning signals before repairing the roof?

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Fedgazette: Motivated to automate

12th April, 2018

“Scarce labor and competitive pressures are leading Ninth District manufacturers to invest in smart machines”

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St Louis Fed: Closer look at the reasons for low inflation

06th April, 2018

A short summary of the different theories to explain the low inflation that the U.S. and other developed countries have been experiencing in recent years.

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Chastity Belt – Black Sail (Live on KEXP)

05th April, 2018

Chastity Belt performing “Black Sail” live in the KEXP studio.

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The Brian Jonestown Massacre – What’s In My Bag?

31st March, 2018

‘Anton Newcombe of The Brian Jonestown Massacre goes shopping at Amoeba Music in San Francisco.’

And by the way, what a beard!

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The Mysteries of Sleep

26th March, 2018

“Neurologist Dr Guy Leschziner explores medical causes of sleep deprivation or disruption and their consequences.”

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