03 Mar 2021
US-China relationship in need of reparation
Alan Mitchell |
The US-China trade tensions formed under the previous administration have not just suddenly disappeared under Biden.
articles by Alan Mitchell
01 Dec 2020
Trade negotiations: which region has the best poker face?
Alan Mitchell | Columnist, bluenotes
A number of factors make Asia’s newest trading bloc different to those of the past. But China continues to hold the best hand.
08 Sep 2020
Trading the US vote
Alan Mitchell | Columnist, bluenotes
Australia must watch developments in the US election closely to determine what impact the outcome has on trade.
06 Aug 2020
Weighing up post-COVID reformation
Alan Mitchell | Columnist, bluenotes
The economic shock from the pandemic has impacted both supply and demand. Greater reforms must be investigated for the economy to fully recover.
18 Jun 2020
Globalisation goes back to the future
Alan Mitchell | Columnist, bluenotes
The COVID-19 pandemic is a major threat to the globalisation of trade and supply chains but barriers are not what the economy needs right now.
07 May 2020
Economic governance in a crisis
Alan Mitchell | Columnist, bluenotes
The focus must be on the economic policies needed to stimulate growth post-crisis.
13 Feb 2020
Calculating a fair tax on carbon
Alan Mitchell | Columnist, bluenotes
Should the Australian government take note of the approach of other major economies on carbon taxes?
09 Sep 2019
Australia’s economy: boom or bust?
Alan Mitchell | Columnist, bluenotes
According to the headlines, Australia’s economy is despairing. But is it all as bad as it seems?
18 Sep 2018
How will we break the endless energy circle?
Alan Mitchell | Columnist, bluenotes
New research by the Grattan Institute warns wholesale energy prices are “very unlikely” to return to lower levels.
03 Jul 2018
The upside of Trump’s trade trials - yes, upside
Alan Mitchell | Columnist, bluenotes
Keep calm as Trump carries on: current uncertainty is a good reminder of the importance of supporting free trade.
19 Mar 2018
Tariffs: for better or worse - usually worse
Alan Mitchell | Columnist, bluenotes
Donald Trump believes his tariffs will be good for the American economy but history shows otherwise.
04 Dec 2017
Australia’s future in the unmeasurable economy
Alan Mitchell | Columnist, bluenotes
Labour productivity is in the doldrums and an uncomfortable future is lapping at our feet.
21 Sep 2017
Playing the long game on China
Alan Mitchell | Columnist, bluenotes
China is a long-term project for Australian investment but acting now to strengthen investment policy is paramount.