Economic policy

Luci Ellis says President Trump's attempt to sack Fed Governor Cook is part of a broader pattern, not only for his administration but an increasingly partisan US. Other high-income countries are not going the same way

Luci Ellis says President Trump's attempt to sack Fed Governor Cook is part of a broader pattern, not only for his administration but an increasingly partisan US. Other high-income countries are not going the same way

Nouriel Roubini expects a tech-driven growth boom in the US to outweigh the effects of stagflationary politics

Nouriel Roubini expects a tech-driven growth boom in the US to outweigh the effects of stagflationary politics

Nouriel Roubini expects financial and economic forces to constrain Trump's worst impulses

Nouriel Roubini expects financial and economic forces to constrain Trump's worst impulses

The Government will spend an extra $400 million on capital projects and continue a business tax incentive for research, Christopher Luxon reveals in a pre-budget speech

The Government will spend an extra $400 million on capital projects and continue a business tax incentive for research, Christopher Luxon reveals in a pre-budget speech

Nouriel Roubini thinks the US economy is positioned to outperform over the medium term, despite the current destructive policymaking

Nouriel Roubini thinks the US economy is positioned to outperform over the medium term, despite the current destructive policymaking

Policymakers and commentators at Waikato University’s Economics Forum say New Zealand’s businesses and public sector must embrace risk to overcome stagnation

Policymakers and commentators at Waikato University’s Economics Forum say New Zealand’s businesses and public sector must embrace risk to overcome stagnation

Brian Easton says while we may not always have quality political leadership, a couple of recently published autobiographies indicate sometimes we strike it lucky

Brian Easton says while we may not always have quality political leadership, a couple of recently published autobiographies indicate sometimes we strike it lucky

Nouriel Roubini considers what the US president-elect's promised policy agenda will mean for growth, and inflation

Nouriel Roubini considers what the US president-elect's promised policy agenda will mean for growth, and inflation

Brian Easton says it is difficult to make sense of the Luxon Coalition Government’s economic management, so he is focusing on the two minor parties' influence

Brian Easton says it is difficult to make sense of the Luxon Coalition Government’s economic management, so he is focusing on the two minor parties' influence

Balancing the budget without tax increases or austerity measures may require a Christmas miracle

Balancing the budget without tax increases or austerity measures may require a Christmas miracle

NZ First leader Winston Peters says an increase to the minimum wage could be on the table next year, as Cabinet approves second effective cut

NZ First leader Winston Peters says an increase to the minimum wage could be on the table next year, as Cabinet approves second effective cut

Protests and economic criticism cloud Coalition’s first anniversary as pressure mounts for it to deliver on campaign promises

Protests and economic criticism cloud Coalition’s first anniversary as pressure mounts for it to deliver on campaign promises

Updated Treasury forecasts will show the recession lasting longer and budget deficits worsening, chief economist Dominick Stephens says

Updated Treasury forecasts will show the recession lasting longer and budget deficits worsening, chief economist Dominick Stephens says

An open letter warns the Coalition Government's focus on balancing the budget could hurt its economic growth goals

An open letter warns the Coalition Government's focus on balancing the budget could hurt its economic growth goals

Ian Rennie appointed Secretary to the Treasury having worked in the public service for more than 30 years

Ian Rennie appointed Secretary to the Treasury having worked in the public service for more than 30 years