Oscar Han - Economics Students Society of Australia

Oscar Han

Pillars or Pillows?

Australia's economy: then and now

Pillars or Pillows?

Chances are you’ve heard of Australia’s ‘four pillars’ policy, which absolutely prohibits the big four banks (‘pillars’) from merging with each other. This year, the policy turns 25. Has it served Australia well? A brief history The four pillars policy actually began life in 1990 as the six

The Australian negative gearing tax concession and housing affordability (Part 2)

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The Australian negative gearing tax concession and housing affordability (Part 2)

In Part 1 of 2, Oscar discussed the effect of the tax concession on the supply of housing. In Part 2, he examines its effects on house prices and income inequality. Has the negative gearing (NG) tax concession increased housing demand and house prices? Seemingly, numerous commentators on the NG

The Australian negative gearing tax concession and housing affordability (Part 1)

The Australian negative gearing tax concession and housing affordability (Part 1)

In Part 1 of 2, Oscar examines the effect of the tax concession on the housing supply. Housing affordability in Australia Home ownership is a cornerstone of personal wellbeing.[1] In fact, general and mental health is positively related to both home ownership and housing tenure.[2] Moreover, article 11