John Quiggin


Time to stimulate jobless, whatever conservatariat thinks

The new issue is whether things are going well enough that the Government could actually ease off on the stimulus package. Not so fast.

How the media trash important stories when their rivals scoop them

News Ltd’s handling of the six economists’ call for a new inquiry into the financial system was revealing.

Keynesianism works Down Under

The latest growth numbers are evidence that Keynesianism has a bright future as a tool of economic policy, says John Quiggin.

Guy Rundle: Guy Rundle interviews John Quiggin

On Budget night, roving reporter Guy Rundle asks John Quiggin some serious economic questions…

The Crikey Budget Liveblog

From 7pm tonight, join Crikey’s all star Budget team — John Quiggin, Chris Berg, Eva Cox, “Peter Costello”, Bernard Keane and First Dog on the Moon — for a discussion of Budget 09.

Quiggin: Wall Street crisis will spare no-one

Many previously held truths are being re-written virtually by the day as the financial crisis engulfing the US financial sector widens, writes Professor John Quiggin.

Blogwatch: the Suharto edition

Indonesia prospers, despite Suharto … Media Buries US Complicity in Suharto’s Murderous Rule … Suharto, you filthy bloodstained monster.