It's not easy to estimate the total economic cost of Australia's bushfires that have burnt through vast areas of the country, especially as the fire season may continue as late as March. The total impact on human lives, the economy and environment is complicated and some costs may continue to grow for years to come. Guests: Amanda Findley, Mayor of Shoalhaven Shire, John Quiggin, Australian Laureate Fellow in Economics, University of Queensland Mehmet Ulubasoglu, Professor of Economics, Deakin Business School, Researcher, Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC Richard Denniss, Chief Economist, The Australia Institute