On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor what the ominous-sounding ‘global balance sheet’ tells us about wealth on Earth.
Mon 3 Aug 2026 17.00 AEST
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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