New Zealand’s roads to recovery
All eyes are on New Zealand’s economic recovery, post-COVID-19. But which party is up to the task?...
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Why the status quo is in for a hard time after COVID-19
When we get to the other side of COVID-19 lockdowns, what, if anything, is likely to change?...
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We’re headed for recession but how far will we sink?
A key difference between the predicted recession and those of the past is this one hasn’t been caused by an economic shock...
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Frydenberg and Robertson need a change of bowling style
When the fast bowlers of monetary policy can’t dislodge economic doldrums, it’s time to draft in some fiscal policy flippers...
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Is there any scope for multifactor productivity growth?
Productivity has stagnated in Australia and New Zealand, but does that mean we have reached the limit of working smarter?...
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3½ reasons why inflation is stubbornly low
Are central bankers really to blame for unusually low inflation? Growth could stay sluggish, despite their monetary policies...
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Examining New Zealand's Budget 2017
A detailed look at the key components of New Zealand’s Budget 2017, handed down by Finance Minister Steven Joyce on 25 May 2017...
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Changing fortunes of the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Why hope remains for the future of the Trans-Pacific Partnership in the Trump era...
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Tony Blair's democratic insurrection
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s call for voters to think again about leaving the European Union was an Emperor’s New Clothes moment...
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Why businesses are paying higher dividends
If projects providing a healthy return cannot be found, businesses will opt to instead pay large dividends to their shareholders...