November 2023
Reviving dud industries will make us poorer: RBA’s Harper
Reserve Bank board member Ian Harper has warned that government efforts to ‘reshore’ production will lead to lower living standards.
- Michael Read
September 2023
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Ian Harper passes the MBS baton to former dean
After more than 30 years of being connected with Melbourne Business School including the last five years as dean, Ian Harper is passing on the baton to former dean and CEO Jenny George.
- Patrick Durkin
October 2021
‘Mix of pain and pleasure’: MBA students battle through pandemic
In-person classes at Australia’s top business schools have been cancelled, ending the networking MBAs are prized for.
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- Aaron Patrick
May 2021
Pharmacy Guild’s president not quite a full professor
The guild refers to its new president as Professor Trent Twomey. Which is odd, as his highest qualification is a bachelor’s degree.
- Myriam Robin
August 2020
RBA's Harper defends COVID-19 restrictions
Reserve Bank board member Ian Harper has defended the policy decisions of state governments on border closures and social distancing but says they need to be continually reviewed.
- Matthew Cranston
March 2020
Banking and Wealth Summit Crisis Briefing
Australia's premier forum for banking and wealth leaders, regulators, policymakers and stakeholder groups is going online for a special crisis briefing.
October 2019
Consumers to blame for 'loyalty tax'
Economist Ian Harper said the banks' $3 billion "loyalty tax" was neither illegal nor unusual, as experts say customers can blame themselves for being ripped off.
- Patrick Durkin
July 2019
- Opinion
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Ian Harper's guide to making good decisions
After years of making complex decisions affecting millions of people, the Reserve Bank board member shares the key skills required.
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- Ian Harper
December 1998
Names to watch in the next decade
The most promising management talent in Australia has been nominated.
- Report by Robert Gottliebsen and James Kirby