Put SG in the hands of RBA, economists urge

"Reducing the SG actually improves the Government’s Budget position, because the increased wages would be taxed at a higher rate," Cole said.

"Yes, you do get a short-term reduction in the level of national savings but in the context of this crisis, that is probably an acceptable price to pay to avoid a major recession."

The full text of the economists’ open letter can be read here.

 

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