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American Liberalism and the Middle East | Bret Stephens
July 05, 2024 08:00 - 36 minutes - 84.5 MBWatch here: https://youtu.be/y9v7xJQCfow What would have happened if Israel did nothing on October 8th? Can the "war" in Gaza be called a "moral war"? Bret Stephens argues on this week's episode of Liberalism in Question that the "war" in Gaza is an "existential war" for the survival of Israel of the safety of Jewish people internationally. Bret Stephens is an Opinion columnist for The New York Times, writing about foreign policy, domestic politics and cultural issues. Dive in as we explore...
Why Australia Needs Universal Early Numeracy Screening
July 03, 2024 21:00 - 16 minutes - 31.1 MBInternational data have repeatedly shown many Australian school students struggle with mathematics. Around 10% of students achieve at a level that requires additional support (NAPLAN) or are below the international benchmark Trends in International Maths and Science Study (TIMSS) â which is the equivalent of around 400,000 Australian students per year. More than a quarter of 15-year-olds are low performers in the subject. Learn what you need to know about Why Australia Needs Universal Early ...
Counting the Cost: Subsidies For Renewable Energy
June 17, 2024 04:15 - 32 minutes - 74.3 MBCounting the Cost: Subsidies For Renewable Energy By Michael Wu. For all references and graphs, please download the publication at the centre for independent studies website where you can also become a member of CIS. As this paper is graph and data-heavy, itâs a good idea to have the paper open as you listen along. Download here: https://www.cis.org.au/publication/counting-the-cost-subsidies-for-renewable-energy/ CIS Membership - https://www.cis.org.au/membership-2-step-1/ YouTube - https...
The Impact of the Shadow Carbon Price
June 11, 2024 23:58 - 5 minutes - 13.1 MBThe federal, state and territory Energy Ministers have introduced a shadow carbon price for the national electricity market. This âvalue of emissions reductionâ (VER) sets the value of carbon abatement at $66 per tonne in 2023, rising six-fold to $420 by 2050. Costs will be passed onto consumers through electricity network projects because the regulatory investment framework will now include the interim VER as a benefit in their cost benefit analyses. This change is likely to increase the ass...
The Art of Opposition
May 23, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 160 MBOppositions hold governments to account, raise issues of public concern, represent aggrieved citizens, propose alternative policies. Having a viable and energetic opposition is an essential for the health of any democracy. The Art of Opposition is the first detailed published research study of Australian oppositions across all federal and state jurisdictions and with an additional international coverage of the United Kingdom, Canada, United States and European nations. With senior academic...
Is the market more efficient than the government? | Robert Carling
May 18, 2024 21:00 - 32 minutes - 75.3 MBWatch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/lYls1XLQG7s #auspol #freemarket #economics Robert Carling is a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Independent Studies. Robert is researching and writing about fiscal policy, taxation and federalism. Prior to joining the CIS, Robert was Executive Director, Economic and Fiscal at the New South Wales Treasury from 1998 to 2006. Previous positions have been with Commonwealth Treasury, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. He holds academic q...
The six fundamental flaws underpinning the energy transition
May 15, 2024 05:54 - 7 minutes - 18 MBThe Australian Government wants to transition our electricity system to net zero carbon emissions by relying on wind and solar power â excluding alternatives such as small nuclear reactors. Its justification for this switch rests on the claim that a renewables-dominated system is environmentally beneficial and economically superior to using fossil fuels and nuclear energy. But its premise is based on a flawed argument which has left out key elements which portray a different picture. Dive ...
Being a Rational Optimist in a Woke World | Matthew Ridley
May 06, 2024 18:00 - 35 minutes - 65.6 MBWatch Here: https://youtu.be/pNLmQbvdnJc Matthew Ridley is a British science writer, journalist and businessman. He is known for his writings on science, the environment, and economics, and has been a regular contributor to The Times newspaper. Ridley was chairman of the UK bank Northern Rock from 2004 to 2007. Ridley is a libertarian, and a staunch supporter of Brexit. He inherited the viscountcy in February 2012 and was a Conservative hereditary peer from February 2013, with an elected se...
How to Build Low-Cost Nuclear: Lessons from the world
April 13, 2024 00:24 - 42 minutes - 97.6 MBHow to Build Low-Cost Nuclear: Lessons from the world by Aidan Morrision. First published on April 11, 2024. For all references and graphs, please download the publication at the centre for independent studies website where you can also become a member of CIS. As this paper is graph and data-heavy, itâs a good idea to have the paper open as you listen along. The paper can be downloaded from here: https://www.cis.org.au/publication/how-to-build-low-cost-nuclear-lessons-from-the-world/
Making Maths Teaching Count
April 12, 2024 00:20 - 1 hour - 172 MBIn this episode, we delve into the concerning decline of proficiency in mathematics among Australian students over the past two decades. Join host Glenn Fahey, along with special guests Sarah Powell and Toni Hatten-Roberts, as they unravel the complexities behind this trend. Sarah Powell is Associate Professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Texas, Austin. She is a leading advocate within the US Science of Math movement, advancing evidence-informed teaching pract...
The Science of Learning
April 08, 2024 06:00 - 13 minutes - 32 MBThe science of learning represents an opportunity to design instruction in a way that is likely to lead to most studentsâ success with learning. The evidence suggests explicit instruction of a well-sequenced knowledge-focused curriculum will lead to that success. But, what is the science of learning? Let's dive in with Trisha Jha to find out. All our links: https://linktr.ee/centreforindependentstudies #auspol #scienceoflearning #teachingÂ
Australia's 100+ Taxes
April 03, 2024 05:52 - 14 minutes - 32.6 MBLeading economists Robert Carling and Warren Hogan discuss our true tax burden, which is higher than most people believe. They outline how it has grown, why the federal and state governments are not interested in relieving the burden on Australians â and what needs to be done to prevent us sliding into a very grim future. #auspol All our links: https://linktr.ee/centreforindependentstudies
Can Humanity Sustain Its Growth? Marian Tupy Analyzes Resource Availability.
April 03, 2024 05:18 - 28 minutes - 51.8 MBFollow this podcast here: https://liberalisminquestion.podbean.com/ Watch here: https://youtu.be/6uiMn9hRqQAÂ In this episode, Rob chats with Marian Tupy, the editor of HumanâProgress.org, a senior fellow the Cato Instituteâs Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, and co-author of The Simon Abundance Index. Marian argues that humanity has accomplished a great deal and can continue to do so if we continue to adhere to the values of classical liberalism. According to Marian, the argument ...
Sherelle Jacobs - The Western World at a Tipping Point.
March 25, 2024 10:15 - 29 minutes - 54.2 MBWatch here: https://youtu.be/DHfbzSOM7Fw On this episode, Rob engages in a compelling conversation with Sherelle Jacobs, a columnist for the UK's Daily Telegraph newspaper. Sherelle contends that the Western world is at a tipping point, experiencing a decline marked by limitations on economic freedom, intellectual pursuits, and the freedom to demonstrate in the new millennium. The core question explored is whether the West is currently facing a decline that demands significant changes for ...
Greedflation: Inflation with an Agenda - With Warren Hogan
March 12, 2024 01:22 - 17 minutes - 39 MBWarren Hogan is an eminent economist, and the founder of EQ Economics, a Sydney-based micro advisory firm, with a focus on providing economic and strategic advice to businesses in Australia. Warren is a regular in Australian and international media, and a columnist for The Australian Financial Review. He has also published extensively in The Conversation. In this episode, Warren debunks to notion of greedflation and explains what you need to know about inflation in Australia. "What will d...
Will AI Destroy us all? An Interview with Larry Marshall
March 07, 2024 10:06 - 23 minutes - 42.4 MBWatch here: https://youtu.be/-n7GJom-KEE Dr. Larry Marshall is a scientist, technology innovator and business leader with more than 25 yearsâ experience in creating new value and impact with science. Dr. Larry Marshall dismantles the myth of AI's destructive potential, highlighting its exponential growth and role in fostering prosperity. He advocates for essential regulation and unbiased education to address AI-driven cybercrimes and ensure responsible use. Dr. Marshall emphasizes that AI,...
How Woke Won - Joanna Williams Explains
February 21, 2024 10:40 - 22 minutes - 41.5 MBWatch here: https://youtu.be/cJ11MmRAGbg Follow this show: https://liberalisminquestion.podbean.com/ On this episode, Rob chats with Joanna Williams, author and former academic now running her platform Cieo, delve into the catastrophic impacts of wokism on society. Joanna defines wokism and discusses how it has prevailed, emphasising the widespread emphasis on victimhood in our culture. She addresses the core issue, asserting that the focus of woke anti-racism is on 'structural' racism ing...
What is the Science of Learning? By Trisha Jha.
February 21, 2024 01:24 - 1 hour - 213 MBWhat is the Science of Learning? By Trisha Jha. Listen to all our research here: https://cisresearch.podbean.com/ Despite billions of additional experts and concerted efforts at reforming several pillars of the Australian education ecosystem, studentsâ results continue to plateau. While the focus on teaching quality and effective, evidence-based practices is welcome, it is incomplete. Australian education needs to position the science of learning as the foundation for policy and practice. ...
We need to restart dialogue between faith and reason for a new philosophy | David de Carvalho
February 12, 2024 07:30 - 28 minutes - 65.6 MBWatch here: https://youtu.be/lgExhylzqG4?si=Ile66rcGVQls_5ek Follow this show: https://liberalisminquestion.podbean.com/ David de Carvalho is the Executive Dean, Faculty of Education, Philosophy and Theology at The University of Notre Dame Australia. Prior to this role, David was the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). He has extensive experience in leading major reforms at both national and state level and a deep persona...
Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price's Insightful Outlook
February 12, 2024 03:46 - 34 minutes - 78.7 MBWatch here: https://youtu.be/5ELTO4fBpRw?si=WU3AHp99wWZszSLPÂ Â Follow this show: https://liberalisminquestion.podbean.com/ Â In this enthralling episode of Liberalism in Question, host Rob Forsyth engages in a deep dialogue about Indigenous affairs in Australia with influential Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price. Distinguished as one of Australia's most notable figures in 2023, Price imparts a fresh perspective on her experiences and shares her critical views on the prevailing policies af...
Fraser Nelson - Is liberalism suffocating in the UK?
February 12, 2024 03:45 - 28 minutes - 64.5 MBWatch here: https://youtu.be/lSEJBQyf2D0?si=XyDBRAr_PqsgXvjL Â Follow this show: https://liberalisminquestion.podbean.com/ Â In this engaging episode of "Liberalism in Question", host Rob Forsyth dialogues with Fraser Nelson, renowned UK journalist and editor of The Spectator. The conversation plunges deep into the dynamics of liberalism, the wrestle for "social justice", and the influence of government on societal transformation. Nelson, an avowed liberal, articulates his understanding...
John Mearsheimer on the Battle Between Liberalism vs Nationalism
February 12, 2024 03:41 - 33 minutes - 76.3 MBWatch here: https://youtu.be/pwVfRn3fSfU?si=rx-jiGt-S_0Q4Ih5 Follow this show: https://liberalisminquestion.podbean.com/ In this episode, Rob chats with John Mearsheimer, the R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago. Mearsheimer presents a nuanced perspective on liberalism, emphasising a crucial distinction between its positive impact domestically and its potential pitfalls when applied as a foreign policy approach. He delves int...
Nuclear for Australia with William Shackel
February 12, 2024 03:38 - 21 minutes - 49.3 MBWatch here: https://youtu.be/vkvBUo1TJSM?si=WNA2dyU95DGG38zEÂ Follow this show: https://liberalisminquestion.podbean.com/ On this episode Rob chats with 17-year-old founder of Australiaâs first youth-lead campaign for nuclear energy: Nuclear for Australia, William Shackel. William is actively pushing for the reconsideration of Australia's unique ban on nuclear energy, positioning himself at the forefront of this crucial debate in the Australian landscape. Motivated by his youthful perspect...
Howardism, ideals and power | Andrew Blyth
February 12, 2024 03:36 - 34 minutes - 80.1 MBWatch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mLxvbHp3eU&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=CentreforIndependentStudies Follow this show: https://liberalisminquestion.podbean.com/ Andrew Blyth was manager of the John Howard Prime Ministerial Library and Exhibition located at Old Parliament House, 2016-2023. He was chief of staff and a senior adviser in the Howard Government. He lectures in ideals and power to cadets and midshipmen at UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy a...
Chaos in society creates freedom | David Hart
February 12, 2024 03:33 - 38 minutes - 88.8 MBWatch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMKe4R2M74E&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=CentreforIndependentStudies Follow this show: https://liberalisminquestion.podbean.com/ David Hart is the Online Library director at the Liberty Fund and academic editor of the Collected Works of Frédéric Bastiat. Dr. Hart is an historian and a libertarian with interests in the history of the classical liberal tradition (especially the French), war and culture, libertarian class theory, and film....
Has Trump killed liberalism? | Jason Riley
February 12, 2024 03:29 - 38 minutes - 87.5 MBWatch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bjwgoJtP7Y&t=7s&ab_channel=CentreforIndependentStudies Follow this show: https://liberalisminquestion.podbean.com/ In this new special episode of 'Liberalism in Question,' Robert Forsyth and his guest Jason Riley, a member of The Wall Street Journal's editorial board and distinguished conservative commentator, delve into the dynamics of liberalism, the Trump presidency, and the African-American legacy in the United States. 'Liberalism i...
Do groups have rights? | Dr. Joel Harrison
February 12, 2024 03:24 - 37 minutes - 84.9 MBWatch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLW085RZmSQ&t=1701s&ab_channel=CentreforIndependentStudies Follow this show: https://liberalisminquestion.podbean.com/ What is "Post Liberalism"? Do you have to be a Christian to understand it? Can the free market give us ethics? What happens when individual rights class with collect rights?Do collectives like churches, schools and other institutions even have rights? Join Dr. Joel Harrison, an expert in constitutional law and religious...
Are we failing our kids? What Does Nicholas Sampson think?
February 12, 2024 03:20 - 41 minutes - 95.1 MBWatch this episode: https://youtu.be/XydmrodsVE8?si=Kw3m92yH7yWo2fWK Â Follow this show: https://liberalisminquestion.podbean.com/ Mr. Nicholas Sampson, the eighth headmaster of Cranbrook School, has been dedicated to preserving the school's values and forging a vision for the future since the outset of his tenure. He emphasises the uniqueness of each headmaster's role in maintaining Cranbrook's diverse ethos. Sampson's educational journey, from attending a selective school to studying ...
The Voice to Parliament with Professor Duncan Ivison
February 12, 2024 03:15 - 34 minutes - 79 MBWatch this episode: https://youtu.be/MTdzzonBhPM?si=LUaCWJTk7xOSsETs Follow this show: https://liberalisminquestion.podbean.com/ In a wide ranging and nuanced discussion Rob Forsyth questions Duncan Ivison, Professor of Political Philosophy at the University of Sydney, on his claim that the granting of indigenous rights is compatible with liberalism rather than its repudiation. They agree that the constitutional Voice cannot be justified simply on terms of closing the gap and explore how a...
Peter Tulip - How to Think Like an Economist
February 12, 2024 03:15 - 36 minutes - 84.4 MBWatch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHWrdNNY0AA&t=1426s&ab_channel=CentreforIndependentStudies Follow this show: https://liberalisminquestion.podbean.com/ Should Michael Jordan mow his own lawn? What is the role of the Reserve Bank? Is liberalism "right-wing"? Robert Forsyth interviews CIS Chief Economist, Peter Tulip, a "classical liberal" thinker otherwise known as a "mainstream economist". Throughout the conversation Peter distinguishes liberalism from conservatism a...
Australian laws FAIL to protect freedom - with Patrick Parkinson
February 12, 2024 03:09 - 32 minutes - 74 MBWatch this episode: https://youtu.be/QJwN23Ih2sA?si=kI3xXsicXZkGrQgt  Follow this show: https://liberalisminquestion.podbean.com/ Patrick Parkinson is a Professor of Law at the University of Sydney and an internationally renowned expert on family law. He has played a major role in shaping family law in Australia. His proposal for the establishment of a national network of family relationship centers, made to the prime minister in 2004, became the centerpiece of the Australian government's...
Alleged politicisation of the public sector.
December 15, 2023 04:30 - 20 minutes - 47.5 MBIn this special episode, Dr Scott Prasser and Prof John McMillan debate over the politicisation of the public sector. Dr Scott Prasser is a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Independent Studies and a former senior advisor to federal cabinet ministers. Prof John McMillan is an Emeritus Professor at the Australian National University. He has held former statutory positions of Commonwealth Ombudsman, Australian Information Commissioner, Integrity Commissioner for the Australian Commission for L...
Adam Smith and Why He Matters Today
December 07, 2023 04:58 - 40 minutes - 93.5 MBAre you a student who believes in free markets, smaller government, and individual liberty? Perhaps youâve studied the works of Freidrich Hayek, Adam Smith, or Jonathan Haidt. If this sounds like you, the CIS has an exciting opportunity for you to meet and network with other like-minded people from Australia and New Zealand. Click here to learn more. Essays on the relevance of Smith after 300 years. Adam Smith, the Scottish philosopher and economist, is one of the most significant figures...
How wasteful spending pushes up major infrastructure costs
December 05, 2023 04:22 - 12 minutes - 29.1 MBRead the paper here. A large amount of taxpayersâ money, state and federal, is expended on large scale infrastructure that is intended to play a crucial part in Australiaâs growth and prosperity â although some of it is arguably wasteful or perhaps even pork-barrelling. And as the recent federal government Infrastructure Investment Review found in axing around 50 planned projects, some âdo not demonstrate merit, lack any national strategic rationale and do not meet the Australian Governmen...
The Stealth Tax
November 28, 2023 12:15 - 4 minutes - 9.77 MBInterest in this show? Click here to follow it! Bracket creep chips away at living standards, especially those of younger generations, a new Issue Analysis by Centre for Independent Studies outlines.  The paperâs authors, Matthew Taylor and Emilie Dye, point out that Australiaâs younger workers have the most to lose from bracket creep because bracket creep is regressive and hits harder for those earlier in their careers and making less money.  Read the paper here: https://www.cis.org.a...
Six ways to Debunk Degrowth
October 30, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 34.4 MBIncreasingly there are calls for degrowth, not just to abandon the pursuit of economic growth, but to shrink economies. The call for degrowth comes from environmentalists, including activists in groups such as Extinction Rebellion, and some economists, particularly in the field of ecological economics. Â It is related to concerns about climate change, pollution, species extinction, and resource exhaustion. Economic growth is to blame, proponents say, and the proposed solution is degrowth, an ...
Young voters deserting the right
October 17, 2023 03:58 - 9 minutes - 17 MBThere is growing evidence across the Anglosphere that Millennials and Generation Z are not showing the same propensity as earlier generations to vote centre-right as they age. Centre for Independent Studies research, drawing on data from the Australian Election Studies, suggests this is increasingly true in Australia. Learn what you need to know about this issues with Karla Pincott and Matt Taylor. #auspol 5YSGGR2Q2GNZSKOF
Teaching Behaviour: How Classroom Conduct Can Unlock Better Learning, by Doctor Tim McDonald
September 27, 2023 14:01 - 1 hour - 149 MBIntroduction In Australia, and in education settings across the world, student behaviour and levels of student engagement are significant issues for teachers, school leaders, system administrators and the public. Student behaviour affects community perception, teacher efficacy and wellbeing, and the academic achievement of all students. When students are engaged, they learn more. This paper uses the current attention on student disruptive behaviour in Australian classrooms to offer policy m...
Reforms to teacher education
September 26, 2023 00:36 - 10 minutes - 19.9 MBHosted by Karla Pincott, What You Need to Know About is the podcast that covers exactly that. Hear from CIS' experts on the key points of their research, providing you with concise and insightful overviews of complex topics. In each episode, we break down intricate policy issues, economic trends, social challenges, and more, delivering the essential information you need to stay informed in today's fast-paced world. Â Join us as we cut through the noise and dive straight into the heart of m...
Debunking De-growth by Gene Tunny.
September 06, 2023 14:00 - 38 minutes - 88.2 MBPublished on 3rd of September 2023. Increasingly there are calls for de-growth, not just to abandon the pursuit of economic growth, but to shrink economies. The call for de-growth comes from environmentalists, including activists in groups such as Extinction Rebellion, and some economists, particularly in the field of ecological economics. It is related to concerns about climate change, pollution, species extinction, and resource exhaustion. Economic growth is to blame, proponents say, and ...
Politicisation â the attack on merit and our way of life
September 06, 2023 03:32 - 12 minutes - 22.6 MBHosted by Karla Pincott, What You Need to Know About is the podcast that covers exactly that. Hear from CIS' experts on the key points of their research, providing you with concise and insightful overviews of complex topics. In each episode, we break down intricate policy issues, economic trends, social challenges, and more, delivering the essential information you need to stay informed in today's fast-paced world. Â Join us as we cut through the noise and dive straight into the heart of m...
Authority, Expertise And Democracy. Should those who know best rule the rest of us? By Peter Kurti
August 31, 2023 04:31 - 57 minutes - 133 MBWhat you are about to hear is a CIS research paper. If youâre somebody who loves audiobooks, you can find all our research papers on audible, spotify, apple and every other podcasting app by clicking here: https://cisresearch.podbean.com/ Authority, Expertise And Democracy. Should those who know best rule the rest of us? By Peter Kurti. Published on July 27, 2023. Read the paper here: https://www.cis.org.au/publication/authority-expertise-and-democracy-should-we-trust-the-experts/ For al...
Rental and Housing Affordability with Peter Tulip
August 30, 2023 00:12 - 9 minutes - 17.3 MBWe need to relax zoning restrictions to allow more housing. At a society level, this requires more acceptance of higher density and less opposition to new development. We need to put more weight on the interests of renters and future home buyers and less weight on the interests of nearby residents. This rebalancing will shift the incentives for elected governments to act. Societal pressure over the issue of housing affordability is growing, but needs to be encouraged. Were the Victorian gov...
Heeding expert advice
August 08, 2023 09:30 - 10 minutes - 19.5 MBDuring the Covid-19 pandemic, state and territory leaders afforded great responsibility for decisions about managing both the impact of the virus and the expectations of a fearful public to unelected public health experts. Severe restrictions imposed on movement and association at the behest of these experts â Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) â lasted for many months. The exceptional circumstances of the pandemic hardly formed part of the regular routine of government. Indeed, so exceptional wa...
What You Need To Know About... Heeding expert advice
August 08, 2023 09:30 - 10 minutes - 19.5 MBDuring the Covid-19 pandemic, state and territory leaders afforded great responsibility for decisions about managing both the impact of the virus and the expectations of a fearful public to unelected public health experts. Severe restrictions imposed on movement and association at the behest of these experts â Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) â lasted for many months. The exceptional circumstances of the pandemic hardly formed part of the regular routine of government. Indeed, so exceptional wa...
The New Superannuation Tax with Robert Carling
July 21, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBAt the time of recording, the details of the proposal are still not known in full. However, enough was revealed at the time of the governmentâs original March 1 announcement and in subsequent elaboration, that we are able to sketch an outline of the new tax. The proposal is that beginning with fiscal year 2025-26, every individualâs total superannuation balance aggregated across as many super fund interests as they may have will be tested against a $3 million threshold. If the government pe...
What You Need To Know About... The New Superannuation Tax with Robert Carling
July 21, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBAt the time of recording, the details of the proposal are still not known in full. However, enough was revealed at the time of the governmentâs original March 1 announcement and in subsequent elaboration, that we are able to sketch an outline of the new tax. The proposal is that beginning with fiscal year 2025-26, every individualâs total superannuation balance aggregated across as many super fund interests as they may have will be tested against a $3 million threshold. If the government pe...
The raised pension age, with Simon Cowan
July 11, 2023 06:29 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this TARGET 30 Research Report CIS modelling shows that reforming the pension could deliver income gains of more than $5,900 a year to almost 98% of pensioners. These reforms would also reduce the cost of the pension by $14.5 billion a year. âWith four out of every five retirees on the pension, and pensioners with over a million dollars in assets getting the same payment as those with almost nothing, the pension clearly needs reform,â says Simon Cowan, research fellow and co-author of the...
What You Need to Know About⊠The raised pension age, with Simon Cowan
July 11, 2023 06:29 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this TARGET 30 Research Report CIS modelling shows that reforming the pension could deliver income gains of more than $5,900 a year to almost 98% of pensioners. These reforms would also reduce the cost of the pension by $14.5 billion a year. âWith four out of every five retirees on the pension, and pensioners with over a million dollars in assets getting the same payment as those with almost nothing, the pension clearly needs reform,â says Simon Cowan, research fellow and co-author of the...
Outsmart Your Brain | Daniel Willingham | Glenn Fahey
May 08, 2023 02:07 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBWhy we must learn lessons about how we learn? CIS welcomed world-leading education researcher, cognitive psychologist and Ask a Cognitive Scientist columnist Dan Willingham to discuss how we learn and why this matters. While researchers have learned vastly more about how we learn, this isnât always reflected in teaching within schools or in how students study. Many practices for teaching and self-study are based on outdated theories, misconceptions, neuro-myths, anecdotes, and trial-and-e...