For a Chicago-born former war zone journalist who grew up with “ambitions to be a human rights campaigner”, becoming the chief economist of Australia’s largest professional services firm may seem like an odd move. But for Amy Auster, PwC’s new appointment to the high-profile role, it’s a logical progression in a career dedicated to bridging the gap between the public and private sectors to help the economy better serve those who live in it. Amy Auster, PwC’s new chief economist, has taken a winding path to the high-profile job. Alex Ellinghausen Growing up in Chicago’s Jewish community when the scars...