Nicholas Gruen

Nicholas Gruen is an Australian economist and entrepreneur known for his work in public policy, economic modeling, and innovation. He is the CEO of Lateral Economics, a consulting firm that provides economic analysis and insights. Gruen has been a vocal advocate for economic reform and has contributed to various discussions surrounding housing policy in Australia. Recently, he was in the news due to his firm's modeling, which suggested that the government's 5 percent deposit scheme could significantly drive up property prices, prompting discussions about its potential impact on the housing market.