Economic policy
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
20th Dec 24, 10:19am
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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
18th Dec 24, 7:38am
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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
17th Dec 24, 3:45pm
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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
24th Nov 24, 8:35am
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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
21st Nov 24, 12:01pm
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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
21st Nov 24, 5:00am
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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
14th Nov 24, 11:33am
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Ian Rennie appointed Secretary to the Treasury having worked in the public service for more than 30 years
Nancy Qian laments the sharp decline in cross-cultural in-person interactions with China's people since the pandemic
7th Apr 24, 9:47am
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Nancy Qian laments the sharp decline in cross-cultural in-person interactions with China's people since the pandemic
Nancy Qian identifies the main structural factors driving widespread youth unemployment and loneliness
22nd Dec 23, 9:40am
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Nancy Qian identifies the main structural factors driving widespread youth unemployment and loneliness
Nancy Qian comsiders the lasting economic and social effects of China's three years of draconian lockdowns
19th Nov 23, 9:58am
Nancy Qian comsiders the lasting economic and social effects of China's three years of draconian lockdowns
A National-led government could push property prices higher and food prices lower, but clash with New Zealand’s climate goals and potentially exacerbate inequality
12th Oct 23, 4:11pm
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A National-led government could push property prices higher and food prices lower, but clash with New Zealand’s climate goals and potentially exacerbate inequality
The New Zealand First deputy leader and finance spokesperson Shane Jones discusses financial and economic policy in the second of our series of interviews with finance spokespeople from the main parties
1st Oct 23, 5:00pm
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The New Zealand First deputy leader and finance spokesperson Shane Jones discusses financial and economic policy in the second of our series of interviews with finance spokespeople from the main parties
Nancy Qian argues that the rise in joblessness among young people does not spell economic doom for China
26th Sep 23, 10:05am
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Nancy Qian argues that the rise in joblessness among young people does not spell economic doom for China
Nancy Qian sees the contraction of high-paying, high-skilled jobs for recent graduates in China as an ominous sign
19th Jul 23, 12:33pm
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Nancy Qian sees the contraction of high-paying, high-skilled jobs for recent graduates in China as an ominous sign
Nancy Qian warns that dimishing opportunities for new graduates in China will have profound long-run macroeconomic implcations
27th May 23, 9:34am
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Nancy Qian warns that dimishing opportunities for new graduates in China will have profound long-run macroeconomic implcations
Nancy Qian indentifies the social and economic factors that are hampering basic infection-control efforts in China
6th Jan 23, 10:00am
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Nancy Qian indentifies the social and economic factors that are hampering basic infection-control efforts in China
Edmund Phelps and Mohammad Salhut argue that the key to success is to nurture the values that drive innovation
29th Sep 21, 9:40am
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Edmund Phelps and Mohammad Salhut argue that the key to success is to nurture the values that drive innovation
Nancy Qian says China's ruling party must absorb a crucial lesson as it enters its second century
8th Jul 21, 12:00pm
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Nancy Qian says China's ruling party must absorb a crucial lesson as it enters its second century
Edmund Phelps explains why the Democratic ticket is better not just for American democracy but also for the US economy
23rd Sep 20, 9:17am
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Edmund Phelps explains why the Democratic ticket is better not just for American democracy but also for the US economy
Why Todd Muller needs to release part 1 of National's economic recovery plan ASAP to avoid being branded the MAGA hat guy leading a divided white party
26th May 20, 4:51pm
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Why Todd Muller needs to release part 1 of National's economic recovery plan ASAP to avoid being branded the MAGA hat guy leading a divided white party
Brian Easton suggests that rather than being obsessed with the public debt track, we need to pay more attention to the private debt track especially when it involves overseas borrowing
5th Jun 17, 7:14am
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Brian Easton suggests that rather than being obsessed with the public debt track, we need to pay more attention to the private debt track especially when it involves overseas borrowing
BusinessDesk: Germany's discontent
12th Sep 11, 8:26am
BusinessDesk: Germany's discontent
BusinessDesk: Bollard still seen lifting rates this year, if not next week, as inflation stirs
9th Sep 11, 8:47am
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BusinessDesk: Bollard still seen lifting rates this year, if not next week, as inflation stirs
BusinessDesk: Landcorp sees Fonterra payout reaching high water mark, bullish on sheep
1st Sep 11, 10:23am
BusinessDesk: Landcorp sees Fonterra payout reaching high water mark, bullish on sheep
BusinessDesk: Tax change furthers NZ financial hub potential