For years I have made the point that progress in winding back economic slack is made not by high growth in any… — Ian Macfarlane Business growth Copy Share Image
If people can't abide by the confidentiality of the cabinet room, then they should leave the cabinet. — Ian Macfarlane Cabinets Copy Share Image
Banks and other providers of credit to households have been competing vigorously to expand or protect their market share. In the process,… — Ian Macfarlane Competing Copy Share Image
A government cannot be expected to allow independence to its central bank unless that bank is also accountable to it and to… — Ian Macfarlane Able Copy Share Image
For equity markets, the combination of low interest rates, strong economic growth and low inflation has proved very beneficial, with global share… — Ian Macfarlane Average Copy Share Image
Most of us at the Reserve Bank come from a background in economics and hence have a predisposition in favour of free… — Ian Macfarlane Attitude Copy Share Image
When everyone feels that risks are at their minimum, over-confidence can take over and elementary precautions start to get watered down. — Ian Macfarlane Confidence Copy Share Image