Property Insights with Mark Bouris is back with a deep dive into the housing market and economy with our guest Leith van Onselen, founder and chief economist at MacroBusiness.com.au. In this episode, we cover Victoria’s economic challenges, national accounts, and the pressures on housing affordability. Leith shares insights on government debt, migration, and the rising cost of living, offering a fresh perspective on the current economic landscape.
Leith van Onselen is co-founder and Chief Economist of MacroBusiness.com.au and Chief Economist at Nucleus Wealth, an independent company involved in the MB Fund. Leith has previously worked as an economist at the Australian Treasury, senior economist at the Victorian Treasury, and at Goldman Sachs. He has a strong background in economic policy and financial sector regulation. Leith holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours Economics) degree from Melbourne University and a Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment from the Securities Institute of Australia (now FINSIA).
Leith also has a popular YouTube channel (@Leithvo), which features his regular radio and television interviews.
– 00:00:01 Introduction
– 00:00:22 Economic Overview
– 00:06:00 National Accounts and Recession
– 00:13:12 Housing Market Challenges
– 00:17:07 Energy and Manufacturing
– 00:22:50 Cost of Living and Inflation
– 00:31:55 Conclusion
