With inflation soaring and the central bank raising interest rates, many are wondering about the relationship between unemployment and inflation. I explain the original Phillips curve and how it was debunked in the 70's. Finally, I explain what...

Over the past few decades wage growth has been very slow. I explain why this is an issue given how inflation is soaring. I give two potential explanations: decentralised labour markets (enterprise bargaining) and slow productivity growth. ...

The inflation reduction act was recently signed. But behind the confusing name and the range of different policies included, it can be difficult to figure out exactly what the impact of this bill will be. I give a simplified explanation of what...

With inflation so high, many are drawing comparisons to the huge inflation we saw in the 1970's. In this video I explain what led up to the "great inflation" of the 1970s as well as what makes the situation back then different from today. ...

With construction costs going through the roof, many want to believe that they will go down soon. In this video I discuss the inflationary pressures driving costs up in the construction industry from labour shortages to shipping delays. Finally...

At the most fundamental level, property development can be broken down into four distinct areas. Failure to manage any one of these 4 areas can limit the probability of turning a profit as a property developer. In this video I explain how finan...

Adelaide's property market continues its upward trajectory in spite of rising interest rates. I’ll give an overview of the Adelaide property market, explain past and projected performance, and finally explain the factors at play currently.<...

Brisbane is currently one of the top performing property markets in Australia. I’ll give an overview of the Brisbane property market, explain past and projected performance, and finally explain the factors at play currently.Time stamps<...

Melbourne is one of the most expensive real-estate markets in the world. I’ll explain the basics of how Melbourne real-estate prices vary across the city, past and projected performance, and finally the factors at play currently.Time st...

Interest rates are finally being lifted in 11 years, how will this impact the market?I look at 3 ways it might hurt the market and 3 other factors which may offset this.Time stamps 0:00 Intro  0:15 Current Sit...

With inflation rates surging across the world, interest rates must rise. Time stamps 0:00 Intro  0:13 Central bank's aim 0:29 Inflation surge  0:46 Factors behind inflation 1:1...

I explore: 1)what liveability rankings are2)why they are made3)why some cities top the rankings while other's don't4)and why liveability rankings may not give us the full pictureVideo Version:

I explore: 1)what urban sprawl is2)why it occurs3)the consequences4)and the alternativesVideo Version: https://youtu.be/c0RPgksiocI

Hong Kong is the 2nd most expensive real-estate market in the entire world, falling short only of Monaco.In this video I provide: 1)An overview of Hong Kong's real-estate market (key stats)2)A look at past performance and projec...

Gangnam apartments have risen in value by approximately 80 fold over the last 40 years. Outside of Gangnam, Seoul apartments have only risen by 6 fold over the same period.  In this video I explain: 1)Where G...

This episode will be overviewing the history of Melbourne in a brief format. This episode is a part of the History of Great Cities Series. 

This episode will be overviewing the history of Osaka (Japan) in a brief format. This episode is a part of the History of Great Cities Series. 

This episode will be overviewing the history of Shenzhen in a brief format. This episode is a part of the History of Great Cities Series.

This episode will be overviewing the history of Lisbon in a brief format. This episode is a part of the History of Great Cities Series. 

This episode will be overviewing the history of San Francisco in a brief format. This episode is a part of the History of Great Cities Series. This series will be followed by more real estate centred episodes (approximatel...