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Can Morrison emulate our forgotten conservative hero

History tells us there is only one way to avoid a depression

8 May 2020

11:00 PM

8 May 2020

11:00 PM

When this lockdown is lifted, it’s not impossible the capitalist machine proves its resilience yet again and the economy is surprisingly fine. We need however to consider the other end of the spectrum.

The definition of a depression is a 10 per cent decline in GDP or a two-year recession. There is a chapter in Australian history that provides a roadmap to a robust recovery.

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