Economics for Students Facing Real World Challenges | Sydney News

For fifty years, Ross Gittins has been the economics guru students turn to before exams—and this year, he and Millie Muroi tackled real-world dilemmas straight from high schoolers’ minds. From tobacco tax loopholes and black market cigarettes to housing affordability crises and AI’s impact on jobs, students asked bold, urgent questions. Gittins urged young people to stay within the system but push for reform—because the economy belongs to everyone, especially those trying to buy a home. He also defended economics as vital, even as enrollment dips, stressing its power to explain today’s biggest challenges. This episode isn’t just review—it’s a wake-up call for the next generation of economic thinkers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aef09c13acb0e15b