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	State Library of Victoria (Village Roadshow Theatr 328 Swanston Street Melbourne , VIC Australia AU 3000

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	Special Guests: Karl Fitzgerald (Renegade Economist/Director, Real Estate 4 Ransom) Event Information: (03) 9249 1888

More Information What role did real estate play in the crashing of the global economy? Real Estate 4 Ransom is a new documentary about global property speculation and its impact on the economy. Real Estate 4 Ransom considers changing motivations behind property investment and challenges the notion that the Global Financial Crisis was caused by bank lending alone. Shot over 5 years, the film focuses an economics lens on many of the big picture issues world politics are grappling to deal with. The 40 min documentary looks at whether genuine freedom has been delivered by the democratic system It investigate the inefficiencies of the economic system and the impact this has on potential homeowners and small businesses. The documentary argues that with a simpler tax system, entrepreneurs have a better chance to succeed and the average Australian has a better chance of owning their own home. Co-Directors Karl Fitzgerald and Gavin Emmanuel have crafted a 40 minute documentary which features high profile economists, international guests, local homebuyers and renters, all who discuss their perspectives on the state of Australia’s economy. Introduced by Renegade Economist and co-director of the film Karl Fitzgerald, followed by Q & A discussion on sustainable economics.