The latest Oliver’s Insights, written by Shane Oliver (AMP’s head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist), discusses why investors need to be wary of just following the crowds.
Key points:
- Australia faces three key structural challenges: the end of the commodity price boom is leading to slower growth in national income; this is putting pressure on the budget; & it’s all occurring when productivity growth has slowed.
- To get growth in economic activity and in material living standards back onto a strong sustainable path will require more serious economic reform, including getting the budget under control, tax reform, more privatisation, more infrastructure spending and reduced regulation.
- This will likely be necessary to ensure strong sustained performances from Australian asset classes.
For the complete article click here: 20140605-australias-reform-agenda
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