This week, a special episode of Please Explain: economics writer Jess Irvine is out of the studio and into the office of Westpac’s Sydney head office. Why? To speak to Bill Evans, the chief economist at Westpac, and one of the few people who has correctly predicted rate cuts over the past decade. Become a subscriber Our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe to The Age or The Sydney Morning Herald.