The decline of high school economics
What is the Reserve Bank of Australia doing to taper its economic support as it becomes more confident about Australia’s recovery? Plus, fewer high school students, and fewer girls are choosing to study economics. A school is three times more likely to offer the subject if it is in a well-off area compared to a poorer area. What are the implications? Guests: Su-Ling Ong, Managing Director, Chief Economist, RBC Capital Markets Leith Thompson Second Master Economics, Sydney Grammar School