At the end of this week’s mega-long episode of the Debunking Economics Podcast Steve Keen admits he longer sees Australian house prices as the most important issue on the planet. But it, along with private schools, continues to occupy dinner party conversations in many Australian households. So, with prices now falling, will they spiral down further as the RBA continues to lift interest rates. Or will they, as often seems to happen will they slow for a while than pick back up as inflation slows? This week Phil and Steve examine the growing wealth divide in Australia, driven by those who bought property early enough, and those who missed out and can’t get on the ladder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy) for more information.
