This study uses a Granger causality procedure to investigate the relationship between financial development and economic growth. The authors estimate vector autoregression (VAR) model for nine OECD countries China. They argue that time‐series approach is superior cross‐sectional one VAR framework avoids technical problems common in other models. Evidence presented of bidirectional growth half reverse three others. There little support hypothesis finance “leads” growth, caution must be...

Abstract Xenophobia in post-apartheid South Africa has become a major issue. Much of the hostility is directed at Africans from countries north Southern who are often easily distinguishable due to their physical features, distinctive dress and inability speak indigenous languages. This article focuses on immigrants asylum seekers two countries, Nigeria Democratic Republic Congo. Both groupings have experienced significant antagonism prejudice local population, more especially black Africans....

We use the Toda & Yamamoto (1995) causality testing procedure to investigate relationship, if any, between financial development and economic growth.We quarterly data from 19 OECD countries China, total credit interest spread as indicators of development. also consider impact on investment productivity. find meagre evidence that 'leads' growth, either directly or indirectly. This casts further doubt claims is a necessary perhaps sufficient precursor growth.

The restructuring of electricity sectors has resulted in households paying significantly higher prices. Some European prices rose by more than 100 per cent between 2000 and 2010. NSW experienced an 80 increase during the period 2007 to 2012. Growing numbers low‐income vulnerable are spending proportions disposable income on energy bills and, we contend, suffer deprivation social exclusion as a result. This phenomenon, posit, is new form poverty driven rapidly rising which directly related...

AbstractThis study examines how queer young people in Australia are engaging an online community to address their marginalisation and oppression. Drawing on analysis of forums in-depth interviews with 14 participants, we use Durkheim's concept egoism the social model disability analyse role impact community. The findings indicate that not only provides a sense belonging for participants reduces experiences isolation, but also connects them resources networking opportunities foster political...

The rise in private renting home ownership societies has been variously interpreted as increasing risk and insecurity providing more flexible housing options for an increasingly diverse resident cohort. Drawing on original survey in-depth interviews with renters two cities a classic society (Australia), there is clear support the "disaster" interpretation respect of low-income households outer urban areas, financial stress reflecting compounding disadvantage. For many others, can be...

In liberal market Anglophone nations, where private rental housing is typically lightly regulated, little known about the household-level drivers of recent sector growth. Australia, long-term renting (10 years plus) has doubled since 1990s, growing numbers are thus exposed to risks landlord-initiated moves and unpredictable rent rises for lengthy periods. Our research suggests that although mainly reflects adaptation increasingly unaffordable home ownership, lifestyle choices also...

Energy poverty (EP) is the product of three main factors – cost energy, household income and energy efficiency dwelling. Climate change rising costs are likely to accentuate EP. This study extends our knowledge about EP in Australia examines its relationship housing health. Drawing on 23 semi-structured interviews, we map impacts older low-income people residing Sydney Melbourne. These include food insecurity, an incapacity purchase essential consumer items, inability afford required medical...

International students are an important global cohort of ‘noncitizens’ whose experiences central concerns for urban sociologists and migration scholars. Drawing on survey fieldwork conducted among international in the private rental sector Sydney Melbourne during 2019, this article provides new knowledge about hardships experienced by who report financial stress. Using a modified scale developed Australian Bureau Statistics, we highlight accelerating role high levels stress producing...

This paper offers a critical analysis of urban displacement and acts as an introduction to the Special Feature: 'Putting in its place'. It begins by noting magnitude significance displacement, summarises constituent components. Drawing upon work Hirsh, Eizenberg Jabareen [2020. "A New Conceptual Framework for Understanding Displacement: Bridging Gaps Displacement Literature between Global South North." Journal Planning 35 (4): 391–407], then outlines four kinds processes which span cities...

ABSTRACT Embedded in the framework of intergenerational solidarity, this paper explores interactions between older immigrants' participation volunteering activities and family relationships Chinese community Sydney, Australia. The study investigates effects on lives immigrants. It draws 57 in‐depth interviews 6 focus groups with immigrants, vast majority whom were from China. findings suggest that among immigrant parents is shaped by relationships. Volunteering serves to improve wellbeing...

Many developed economies, especially in ‘liberal welfare regimes’, have experienced a substantial growth private rental housing. Bound up with this dynamic is the rising incidence of long-term renting (private for ten years or more). Regulation sector liberal regimes light and post written agreement residents are subject to constant de jure insecurity. Drawing on questionnaire survey in-depth interviews (the primary focus), article investigates impacts perpetual housing insecurity renters...

An increasing number of older Australians are dependent on the private rental market for their accommodation. Through use semi-structured in-depth interviews, life circumstances renters (65 plus) in both public housing and rented accommodation Sydney explored compared. Using Amartya Sen's concepts capabilities functionings, study illustrates that due mainly to lower costs greater security tenure, tenants interviewed had far capability live a they valued. In contrast, most interviewees were...

Abstract The low level of the Newstart (unemployment benefit) payment has become a major source concern about Australia’s willingness and ability to protect unemployed Australians from poverty. Despite this disquiet, there been little scholarly examination implications living on Newstart. In article, through use survey in-depth interviews, we examine features everyday life for recipients in Sydney area, experiences that reveal scarring potential benefits. article illustrates majority...

There is mounting evidence of increased international student financial and work precarity over the last decade in Australia. Yet, there has been a little scholarly analysis which students are most affected by its sources. Drawing on two surveys Australia's largest cities, conducted before during pandemic, we investigate vulnerabilities students. We demonstrate that vulnerability related to characteristics describe particular cohorts students: being from low-income countries, working class...

Social housing is today a highly residualised sector due to combination of declining public investment and intensified targeting stock the neediest households. We argue that residualisation has opened up distinct ‘problem space’ wherein policy making debate are organised around set questions imperatives. Drawing on research into management social waitlists in Australia, we show how this problem space characterised by preoccupation with finding ever more fine-grained ways households context...

Backyard accommodation is widespread in South African cities; a phenomenon that rare most other parts of the world. Such ‘solution’ an outcome past and present policies this article demonstrates over years there have been certain similarities government policy between Chile Africa, only country with significant numbers families living backyard accommodation. However, Sowetan dwellers are different from their contemporaries Chile. Sowetans do not usually family relationships people main...

Since the early 1990s public housing in Australia has become increasingly residualised. The high demand and limited availability means that order to be eligible potential tenants usually have ‘greatest need’. This article three main sections. It first considers processes which led residualisation of housing. Second, through use in-depth interviews way older inner-city neighbourhoods Sydney portray shifts social composition is explored. third objective investigate anti-social behaviour...

The article examines how the housing tenure of older Australians, who are primarily or solely dependent on government age pension for their income, impacts health. Drawing 125 in-depth interviews with private renters, social tenants and homeowners, it focuses mainly interviewees' narratives as to mental health outlook. It illustrates that security cost accommodation potentially has a profound impact psychological Australians. Most renters told being constantly stressed due concerns about...

International students have emerged as a major cohort within Australia's post-secondary education sector. Despite contributing substantially to the economy and community, they are expected make their own way in expensive private rental market. Drawing on two surveys—one conducted prior Covid-19 one fielded during pandemic—as well forty semi-structured in-depth interviews, article examines strategies adopted by cope with high rents Sydney Melbourne. concept of risk, we argue that...