Tim Harcout 'the airport economist' of the Australian School of Business UNSW speaks to FNN about the global economic picture and potential impacts closer to home.
Mr Harcourt speaks about the declining value of the Australian dollar and offers his views on why it's not the only reason the RBA kept the cash rate on hold.
He discusses China's economic slow-down, saying the pace of growth is not a cause for concern.
Mr Harcourt also speaks about Brazil and how it's working with Australia in the Asian century.
