equality
Chris Trotter says the only way to come anywhere near a true equality of outcomes, is to build a system sufficiently well-resourced to accommodate the needs of all New Zealand’s citizens – when they need them
26th Jun 23, 8:29am
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Chris Trotter says the only way to come anywhere near a true equality of outcomes, is to build a system sufficiently well-resourced to accommodate the needs of all New Zealand’s citizens – when they need them
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Group of wealthy people present an open letter to the government asking to be forced to pay more tax
11th May 23, 12:01am
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Group of wealthy people present an open letter to the government asking to be forced to pay more tax
Economist Brian Easton says the ongoing decline in market income inequality stopped in the 1980s. Since then it has been stable, while 1990 public policy actively increased disposable income inequality
18th Jul 22, 8:32am
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Economist Brian Easton says the ongoing decline in market income inequality stopped in the 1980s. Since then it has been stable, while 1990 public policy actively increased disposable income inequality
Massey's Christoph Schumacher asks: Is now the time to re-examine our attitude towards sharing?
14th May 20, 12:03pm
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Massey's Christoph Schumacher asks: Is now the time to re-examine our attitude towards sharing?
Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr on why fiscal austerity is our greatest mistake, widening inequality - a problem for everyone, the rise of the angry voter and more
5th Jul 19, 10:00am
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Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr on why fiscal austerity is our greatest mistake, widening inequality - a problem for everyone, the rise of the angry voter and more
A paper commissioned by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand says inequality threatens to put a fair share of the country’s prosperity out of reach of many New Zealanders
21st Aug 17, 10:38am
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A paper commissioned by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand says inequality threatens to put a fair share of the country’s prosperity out of reach of many New Zealanders
Matt Nolan presents his Top 10 economic principles and capital-labour income shares
23rd Jun 17, 10:02am
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Matt Nolan presents his Top 10 economic principles and capital-labour income shares
Peter Skilling examines why concern over inequality doesn't translate into support for political parties that promise to focus on reducing it
23rd Oct 15, 11:31am
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Peter Skilling examines why concern over inequality doesn't translate into support for political parties that promise to focus on reducing it
Philip Morrison explores how age, gender and income affect how Kiwis view income inequality
22nd Oct 15, 6:05am
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Philip Morrison explores how age, gender and income affect how Kiwis view income inequality
Max Rashbrooke calls for more research on the NZ experience of wealth inequality & how wealth shapes incomes and opportunities
21st Oct 15, 2:02pm
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Max Rashbrooke calls for more research on the NZ experience of wealth inequality & how wealth shapes incomes and opportunities
Bernard Hickey reckons New Zealand needs to invest in protecting its corruption-free reputation against the pressures of income inequality
14th Sep 14, 7:30am
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Bernard Hickey reckons New Zealand needs to invest in protecting its corruption-free reputation against the pressures of income inequality
Geoff Simmons says National is encouraging first home buyers to get up to their necks in debt
27th Aug 14, 2:00pm
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Geoff Simmons says National is encouraging first home buyers to get up to their necks in debt
Bernard Hickey points to Standard & Poor's remarkable call for reforms to reduce income inequality as a way to improve economic growth
24th Aug 14, 8:00am
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Bernard Hickey points to Standard & Poor's remarkable call for reforms to reduce income inequality as a way to improve economic growth
Gareth Morgan says the focus should be to fix the inequality of opportunity. We need to lift the poor, not play the politics of envy
23rd Aug 14, 7:56am
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Gareth Morgan says the focus should be to fix the inequality of opportunity. We need to lift the poor, not play the politics of envy
Gareth Morgan points out that the Green’s Robin Hood tax misses its target on wealth and inequality, and may make the situation worse
20th Aug 14, 10:38am
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Gareth Morgan points out that the Green’s Robin Hood tax misses its target on wealth and inequality, and may make the situation worse
Gareth Morgan separates the politics out of the inequality debate to find what is behind the real problems we face
16th Aug 14, 8:00am
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Gareth Morgan separates the politics out of the inequality debate to find what is behind the real problems we face
Matt Nolan says our small size and export reliance on homogenous goods actually makes us resilient to global economic shocks
17th Sep 13, 10:30am
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Matt Nolan says our small size and export reliance on homogenous goods actually makes us resilient to global economic shocks
Matt Nolan takes a close look at fairness and points to equality of opportunity rather than eliminating inequality as a better goal
23rd Jul 13, 9:39am
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Matt Nolan takes a close look at fairness and points to equality of opportunity rather than eliminating inequality as a better goal
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