Sustainability - 6 Oct 2017
Poverty and wellbeing in Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste is one of the poorest nations in the world. A recent report by researchers from the Centre for Development Economics and Sustainability (CDES) shows high levels of deprivations among its population, with an overall ‘MPI poverty rate’ of 68 per cent.
Economy - 6 Oct 2017
The end of the Kuznets Curve: Explaining Piketty’s argument
When French economist Thomas Piketty published Capital in the 21st Century in 2014, his assertion of r>g– that the rate of return on capital is greater than the rate of growth – garnered most public debate.
Experimental economics - 6 Oct 2017
The ‘secret weapon’ Andy Murray unleashed during the 2016 Australian Open
World No.2-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic’s ball toss is virtually unreadable to his opponents trying to predict what type of serve he will deliver. In contrast, big-serving Milos Raonic has different tosses for different serves, making it easier for opponents to detect. Meanwhile, world No.1 Andy Murray had a “secret weapon” to help beat Raonic in their hard-fought semi-final at the 2016 Australian Open.
Leadership - 6 Oct 2017
Why wicked problems are great opportunities for innovation
What are wicked problems? How do businesses stay ahead of the curve? Professor Richard Hall, Deputy Dean Leadership and Executive Education, talks innovation, next-generation problems and the future of business.
Economy - 6 Oct 2017
Failing returns: Why hedge funds are not value for money
Evidence continues to mount that the trend among Australian superannuation fund managers to try to maximise investment returns through the use of hedge funds that utilise “active” strategies has not paid off.
Organisational performance - 5 Oct 2017
You got that pay rise – so why are you disappointed? Here are four reasons.
Pay-for-performance is used around the world to reward high performing employees and increase workplace productivity. But employees don’t always react with joy when they receive their pay increases.
China - 4 Oct 2017
Is China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’ the world’s new Marshall Plan?
While there are parallels, it is still fraught to compare the China-dominated Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank with the (still) US-dominated World Bank.
Economy - 4 Oct 2017
How Indonesia and India navigated the 2013 Taper Tantrum
In May 2013, a global over-reaction over misinterpreted comments from the US Federal Reserve on the future of controversial monetary policy of quantitative easing triggered the “Taper Tantrum” – a horror sell-down of the currencies of emerging economies.
Organisational performance - 4 Oct 2017
How to avoid envious hostility in the workplace
A good working relationship with your manager can be beneficial as it may lead to additional resources and support at work. Your talents, ability and performance are more likely to be recognised and you may have more influence over decision making in your team.
Leadership - 4 Oct 2017
Why we do what we do: Storytelling and the art of leadership
Storytelling might actually be one of the most powerful skills a leader can possess and one worth working hard to develop.
Behavioural economics - 3 Oct 2017
Leaving it to fate: how personality influences wealth
Personality plays more of a role in determining a person’s level of wealth at retirement than previously thought.
Superannuation - 3 Oct 2017
‘High risk, high return’ theory for super stands up for young investors
Young people may be better off pursuing an aggressive strategy for their superannuation over the long-term, despite persistent sharemarket volatility and concerns that another global financial crisis could occur.