Global wealth getting more 'unconnected with reality' | Dollars & Sense

On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor what the ominous-sounding ‘global balance sheet’ tells us about wealth on Earth.

Tue 11 Aug 2026 12.43 AEST

Economy Society & Inequality

Wealth on Earth is up, apparently.

On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor what the ominous-sounding ‘global balance sheet’ tells us about wealth on Earth.

This discussion was recorded on Thursday 30 July 2026.

Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute

Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute

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