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Author Archives: Warwick Smith
The perils of the last human: flaws in modern economics
By Warwick Smith, University of Melbourne This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. Nietzsche’s much quoted line “God is dead” was not, as it is often presented, a statement of triumphant atheism but was a … Continue reading
Posted in Economic theory, philosophy of economics
Tagged consumerism, economic growth, Nietzsche, philosophy, The Conversation
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What will you lose when the carbon bubble bursts?
By Warwick Smith Last week I attended a panel discussion on whether or not the bursting of the carbon bubble would cause the next global financial crisis. The event was organised by the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Business and … Continue reading
Posted in climate change
Tagged climate change, Economic policy, politics, Ross Garnaut, superannuation
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Hockey’s G20 plan says economic growth is more important than a civilized and humane world
By Warwick Smith Punishing the unemployed in Australia for the lack of available jobs is not enough, Joe Hockey wants all of the G20 countries to adopt his cruel policies. The Australian Government’s growth strategy prepared for this month’s G20 … Continue reading
To attack rather than build is now the norm, but the Coalition’s negative campaigning is backfiring
Attacking a policy simply because it is open to attack can result in painting yourself into an awkward policy corner First published in The Guardian Friday 7 November 2014 By Warwick Smith The Abbott led federal opposition in Australia was … Continue reading
Posted in Australian politics, democracy, Political philosophy
Tagged broadband, climate change, politics, The Guardian, Tony Abbott
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His solutions are wrong, but it’s a good sign when even Rupert Murdoch is worried about inequality
It would be a mistake to dismiss Murdoch’s concerns about inequality as nothing more than self-interest. It’s a victory for advocates of regulated markets. By Warwick Smith First published at The Guardian, Tuesday 28 October 2014 16.00 AEST Rupert Murdoch … Continue reading
Our houses can’t make us all rich
By Warwick Smith First published at ABC’s The Drum Thu 23 Oct 2014, 10:42am While a recent report might suggest Aussies are the richest people in the world because of high house prices, the reality is the true beneficiaries of this … Continue reading
Posted in Australian politics, Land tax
Tagged Economic policy, land tax, real estate, rent-seeking, taxation policy, The Drum, wellbeing
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My tribute to Gough Whitlam
We want Gough By Warwick Smith First published at Indepenent Australia. 22/10/2014 My earliest clear childhood memory is sitting on my dad’s shoulders in a huge crowd outside parliament house in Canberra chanting “we want Gough” over and over. I … Continue reading
My latest at The Guardian questions the value of pursuing economic growth at all costs
Do we dare to question economic growth? We’ve all been so effectively sold the line that endless growth is essential to maintain and improve our quality of life. This couldn’t be further from the truth By Warwick Smith First published … Continue reading
Part 3 of three part series on democracy in The Guardian
If democracy is broken, why should we vote? By Warwick Smith Originally published at theguardian.com, Thursday 18 September 2014 14.28 AEST Some argue that only by withdrawing our participation from the broken system can we hope to fix it or … Continue reading
The state of democracy – Part 2 of 3 in The Guardian
Political donations corrupt democracy in ways you might not realise By Warwick Smith Originally published at The Guardian, Thursday 11 September 2014 10.37 AEST A consequence of a donation-driven approach to politics is that areas of political debate are in … Continue reading
Posted in Australian politics, Political philosophy
Tagged campaign finance, democracy, politics, Russell Brand, The Guardian
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Reconstructing Economics 