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Program: Why some economists think an RBA rate cut is a bad idea

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The Reserve Bank of Australia begins its two day board meeting today, which many expect will see a rate cut become a reality. 

But with US President Donald Trump creating waves of uncertainty across global markets, some economists think a rate cut would be a bad idea. 

  • Guest: Steven Hamilton, Assistant Professor of Economics at The George Washington University in Washington DC, and a former policy analyst at the Australian Treasury

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Steven Hamilton is an associate professor at The George Washington University specialising in tax economics.

Business, Economics and Finance
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