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Are tobacco and cannabis economic substitutes or complements? New research suggests it changes with age

It’s no secret that many different drugs, whether illicit or regulated and legal, are often consumed together or share a similar group of users.

But the way people consume drugs together can vary, both with changes in their price and across different age groups.

Our recent research, published in the Journal of Population...

Worker exploitation can hide in plain sight. Here’s how to ensure an ethical summer holiday
If they haven’t already, many Australians will soon head off for summer holidays. But behind every smooth check-in, coc…
In a world of digital money, what’s the right etiquette to split the bill with friends?
Vitaly Gariev/UnsplashWe’ve all been there – splitting a bill at dinner, covering a mate’s coffee, or sendi…
‘Weights of gold in bullion’: how the ancients invested in precious metals
Sailko, CC BY-SA 3.0, CC BY“All I want is an income of 20,000 sesterces from secure investments”, proclaims a cha…
Deep in holiday debt? How to start repaying overdue credit and buy now, pay later bills
Christmas lunch is over, all the presents are unwrapped. Now comes the hard part: paying for it all.If you’re in that p…
Can you ‘live long and prosper’ by learning economics from Star Trek? Or is that ‘highly illogical’?
It might seem worlds away from the Earth we know. But can Star Trek teach us anything about the economics of our own society?…
Can you return gifts without a receipt or packaging? A legal expert explains
Yan Krukau/Pexels, CC BYYou’ve been given an ugly t-shirt and a book you’ve already read. But if you don’t …

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property
In the dynamic world of real estate, commercial properties hold a pivotal position. They represent not only a significant financial asset but also a crucial business investment. When contemplating the…

5 Top Tips For Ensuring Your Gifts Arrive in Time for Christmas
The festive season is in full swing and the Christmas shopping scramble is well and truly underway. This year Australians are expected to do most of their gift buying online…
Sign of the times: why the art of signwriting is making a comeback in 2020
Homo sapiens might be 200,000 years old but writing is relatively new, only emerging around 5,000 years ago in Mesopotamia. The human-drawn image on the other hand is much…
What to do When You Don't Know What to Get Your Partner for their Birthday
If you're struggling to think of the perfect gift for your partner's birthday, don't worry - you're not alone. Trying to come up with something that will truly show how…

Richard Valente, VP of Customer Experience Strategy at TP in Australia, explores how IT-BPM outsourcing is revolutionising the travel sector throu...

Online shoppers with HealthPost’s Flora & Fauna have made 11,000 contributions towards climate and biodiversity projects when ordering parcel ...

Aussie SMEs warn RBA not to ignore global trends, with the current sledgehammer approach threatening business viability and increasing inflation ...