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House prices are falling, but this isn’t good news for first-home buyers

House prices are falling, but this isn’t good news for first-home buyers

This year has seen the end of Sydney and Melbourne’s extraordinary house price growth. The slowdown in the two biggest markets meant May was the first month national house prices fell since December 2012. Dwelling price data from property research centre CoreLogic shows Sydney’s median home price fell

Quantifiably Cool? Melbourne most liveable city 6 years running

Quantifiably Cool? Melbourne most liveable city 6 years running

Melbourne has again been ranked the world’s most liveable city by The Economist’s Intelligence Unit. It was followed by Vienna, Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Adelaide, Perth and Auckland. Helsinki and Hamburg joined Vienna as the only other European cities in the top 10. The measure compares cities across five

Why the long queue?

behavioural economics

Why the long queue?

As Melbourne becomes increasingly populated by so-called “foodies”, demand at many of our city’s most beloved restaurants, both new and old, has sky-rocketed. Social media platforms and food review websites, such as Instagram and Zomato, have become increasingly prevalent. Snapping a photo at the hottest new eatery in Melbourne

A 30 minute commute? Sprawling in the world’s most liveable city.

A 30 minute commute? Sprawling in the world’s most liveable city.

In figures released in July 2015, Victoria has become Australia’s largest growing state. Despite the lowest national growth rate since 2011 of 1.4%, Victoria topped the state average with a growth rate of 1.8%. Contrastingly, Malcolm Turnbull seeks a “30 minute city”. At this stage, this is

Off-season economics

Off-season economics

The AFL finals series is at an end for 2014, and that can only mean one thing: draft and trade season is upon us. Yes, it’s that time of year when team list managers become hard-nosed negotiators, player managers flood the airwaves, talent scouts ruminate on the various qualities

Micro-units: problem or solution?

Micro-units: problem or solution?

Housing is a fundamental need, so much so that it was included alongside food, clothing and medical care in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In the years since this document was written, the world has experienced both rapid population growth and urbanisation. Greater Melbourne’s population for example has

O-WEEK WITH MELBOURNE

Seen us around, read a couple of our articles but don’t know exactly who we are or what we do? As the premier economics student society in Australia, we strive to be the point of difference in your University experience through uniting theory and reality. We publish student-written articles

Safe as houses: the international appeal of the Australian property market

Safe as houses: the international appeal of the Australian property market

It’s no secret that the Asian dragon has an insatiable appetite for Australian raw minerals, and that the foreign capital which has flowed from it has been a pivotal factor ensuring the steadfastness of the nation’s economy. However, Asian investors have also taken a particular interest in another

Monash versus Melbourne: The blow by blow

Monash versus Melbourne: The blow by blow

As students from Monash and Melbourne converged on the heart of Clayton campus for the inaugural ESSA Monash versus Melbourne Economics debate, the tension crackling in the air was palpable. For the Melbourne team, losing to the new kids on the block would be an irrevocable stain on their self-perception.

The joy of debating economics ... Seriously!

The joy of debating economics ... Seriously!

In an affirmation of the natural order of things, on Thursday night out at Monash University, the University of Melbourne team (composed of myself, 1st-year student Emad, and the incomparable Prof. Jeff Borland) took out a closely fought debate to determine whether the Eurozone has been a success or a

ESC Water Pricing Decision

ESC Water Pricing Decision

This morning, Chairperson of the Essential Services Commission (ESC), Dr Ron Ben-David, announced the ESC’s draft outcome for Melbourne’s water pricing for the next five years. An extensive 6-month investigation taking into account both the financial requirements of Melbourne’s water wholesaler and retailers, as well as the

The Australian F1 Grand Prix: Melbourne’s Economic Failure?

The Australian F1 Grand Prix: Melbourne’s Economic Failure?

The Pirelli was skirting once more at Albert Park, last week, as the 2013 Australian Grand Prix arrived on its yearly visit. The high-octane event has been carried out in Melbourne, ever since it was moved from Adelaide in 1996. However, it wasn’t just the rain which dampened some