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Jarek Kowcza

Jarek joined the Westpac Group as a Senior Economist in 2021. He works across several businesses, including Westpac Business Bank, St.George Bank, BankSA, Bank of Melbourne and BT. Prior to this, Jarek worked for The Treasury in Canberra for over eight years. He holds a Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Finance double degree from the University of Adelaide.

Articles

Article title Opportunity and risk in Australia’s commercial property market

Article descriptionThe pandemic brought on transformational changes in Australia’s commercial property market that have made for a bumpy ride for investors.

By AuthorJarek Kowcza
Senior Economist
5 mins

Article title Cryptocurrencies: Miracle or mirage?

Article descriptionFollowing a year where the cryptocurrency bull market came to an end in spectacular fashion, Jarek Kowcza explores what the future might hold for digital currencies.

By AuthorJarek Kowcza
Senior Economist
5 mins

Article title Productivity gains key to our future prosperity

Article descriptionIn these challenging times for the economy, Australia needs to find ways to boost sluggish productivity growth to lay the foundations for its long-term prosperity.

By AuthorJarek Kowcza
Senior Economist
5 mins

Article title Our productivity problem and four areas to focus on

Article descriptionAs Paul Krugman famously said, “productivity isn’t everything, but in the long-run it is almost everything”, and there’s a few areas where Australia needs to focus its reform efforts on.

By AuthorJarek Kowcza
Senior Economist
5 min read

Article title ‘The winner is…Brisbane’! Sizing up the Olympics boost

Article descriptionLike we saw from the Sydney Olympic Games, Brisbane’s winning of the 2032 Games will have lasting positive economic and social impacts that continue years after.

By AuthorJarek Kowcza
Senior Economist
4 min read

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