Australia is in a 'vibecession' - is a recession next?
From The Economy, Stupid by ABC Australia
June 4, 2026 · 30 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the disparity between economic figures and declining life satisfaction in Australia, questioning the reliability of the data.
The latest economic figures suggest we're not in a recession. But new ABS data shows our overall life satisfaction is in decline. So which numbers should we trust?
Topics covered
- economy
- recession
- life satisfaction
- data analysis
- vibecession
Keywords
- Australia
- vibecession
- recession
- economic figures
- life satisfaction
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ABS
Places: Australia
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