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The Wonks' List: The Best Technical Policy Reads of 2024

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Show Notes

Each year, our staff curate the Wonks' List, a selection of the best technical reads for policy enthusiasts. From the housing crisis to trade policy, each of these works sparks discussion on pressing economic issues. On this podcast, Senior Associates Nick Parkinson and Elizabeth Baldwin break down what made the Wonks' List for 2024, and why.

Read the list: https://grattan.edu.au/news/wonks-list-2024/

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