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Pushing back against the politicisation of economic modelling

  • Written by The Conversation
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Controversy surrounding the use of economic modelling on the impact of negative gearing suggests the politicisation of economic modelling is becoming an issue that must be tackled by the economics profession.

Debate was sparked when BIS Shrapnel...

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