RBA keeps cash rate on hold

Using super to control inflation?

WTF is a "property recession?"

Andrew Bragg wants to slash construction code

Census question leading to housing confusion

Interest rates are the bluntest, sharpest tool. Is there a better way? 

On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss why superannuation could be a better way to control inflation than interest rates, the continued hand-wringing about house prices falling a tiny bit after skyrocketing for years, and why Andrew Bragg has communism on the brain. 

This discussion was recorded on Wednesday 12 August 2026. 

Pre-order More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia by Richard Denniss, the latest Vantage Point essay from Australia Institute Press. Use the code ‘FOOLME’ on a four-edition Vantage Point subscription to receive a free copy of Richard’s book, Econobabble. 

Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute // @grogsgamut 

Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @elinorjohnstonleek 

Show notes: 

 Isn’t it amazing what a policy that actually tackles the cause of outrageous house prices can do? by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (August 2026) 

What’s the Point of the Reserve Bank of Australia?, What’s the Point? with Richard Denniss (August 2026) 

Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions 

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Interest rates are the bluntest, sharpest tool. Is there a better way?&nbsp;
On this episode of Dollars &amp; Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss why superannuation could be a better way to control inflation than interest rates, the continued hand-wringing about house prices falling a tiny bit after skyrocketing for years, and&nbsp;why Andrew Bragg has communism on the brain.&nbsp;
This discussion was recorded on Wednesday 12 August&nbsp;2026.&nbsp;
Pre-order <a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/more-fool-me-vantage-point-issue-6">More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia</a> by Richard Denniss, the latest Vantage Point essay from Australia Institute Press. Use the code &lsquo;FOOLME&rsquo; on <a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/vantage-point-subscription">a four-edition Vantage Point subscription</a> to receive a free copy of Richard&rsquo;s book, Econobabble.&nbsp;
Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/grogsgamut.bsky.social">@grogsgamut</a>&nbsp;
Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social">@elinorjohnstonleek</a>&nbsp;
Show notes:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/grogonomics/2026/aug/12/isnt-it-amazing-what-a-policy-that-actually-tackles-the-cause-of-outrageous-house-prices-can-do"> Isn&rsquo;t it amazing what a policy that actually tackles the cause of outrageous house prices can do?</a>&nbsp;by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (August 2026)&nbsp;
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/whats-the-point-of-the-reserve-bank-of-australia/">What&rsquo;s the Point of the Reserve Bank of Australia?</a>, What&rsquo;s the Point? with Richard Denniss (August 2026)&nbsp;
Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions&nbsp;
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Economic data can tell us a lot about what's happening the economy and society, but it's easy to get lost in data. Dollars and Sense dives into the latest economic figures to explain how they impact you and what they tell us about the state of the Australian economy, with host Greg Jericho, Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work and popular columnist of Grogonomics with Guardian Australia.

Economic data can tell us a lot about what's happening the economy and society, but it's easy to get lost in data. Dollars and Sense dives into the latest economic figures to explain how they impact you and what they tell us about the state of the Australian economy, with host Greg Jericho, Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work and popular columnist of Grogonomics with Guardian Australia.

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Dollars &amp; Sense demystifies the latest economic figures, how they impact you and what they can tell us about the economy, with host with Greg Jericho, Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work, and author of Guardian Australia's Grogonomics column.

Interest rates are the bluntest, sharpest tool. Is there a better way? 