In economics, don’t sweat the small stuff
Economists’ forecasts are known for inaccurate figures, so stop worrying about the percentage points and see the big picture...
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Scott and Jacinda need a cunning plan (and a strategic planning day)
Do our governments really have a big-picture strategy on where we’re headed? If not, it’s about time they did...
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Economics through the looking glass (aka Modern Monetary Theory)
Voodoo economics? The gospel according to bleeding hearts? Modern Monetary Theory has been called many things...
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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...