Ongoing Economic and Socio-Economic Impacts of the Australian Bushfires

More than 10 million hectares have been burnt during the summer bushfire crisis and more than 2000 homes destroyed.  The fires are predicted to cripple already-lagging consumer confidence, devastate Australia’s agriculture and tourism industries, and destroy a significant number of small businesses. The previous record for bushfire cost was set in 2009’s Black Saturday fires, … Continue reading Ongoing Economic and Socio-Economic Impacts of the Australian Bushfires