forecasting
Economist Brian Easton explains why most forecasts never eventuate, often with cringe-worthy explanations. Part of the issue is the media focus on unqualified sources
23rd Aug 21, 8:14am
Economist Brian Easton explains why most forecasts never eventuate, often with cringe-worthy explanations. Part of the issue is the media focus on unqualified sources
Fathom Consulting's Andrew Bridgen said a year ago a US recession is due in 2020. He reviews the prescience of economists and market observers in spotting recessions before they arrive
2nd Feb 19, 10:56am
Fathom Consulting's Andrew Bridgen said a year ago a US recession is due in 2020. He reviews the prescience of economists and market observers in spotting recessions before they arrive
Rodney Dickens says forget dairy and housing, consumer spending is the central driver of economic growth. He sees stronger migration and rising employment driving our economy
2nd Dec 15, 10:56am
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Rodney Dickens says forget dairy and housing, consumer spending is the central driver of economic growth. He sees stronger migration and rising employment driving our economy
Latest Euro turmoil, commodity price and NZ$ falls right at the wrong time for Treasury and its Budget 2012 forecasts
16th May 12, 5:24pm
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Latest Euro turmoil, commodity price and NZ$ falls right at the wrong time for Treasury and its Budget 2012 forecasts
Opinion: Rodney Dickens finds economists consistently over-estimated growth, housing consents and interest rates over the last year
25th Aug 11, 10:36am
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Opinion: Rodney Dickens finds economists consistently over-estimated growth, housing consents and interest rates over the last year
Yep! - the monetary policy statement was deliberately dovish
Opinion: Rate forecast accountability
4th Nov 08, 10:31am
Opinion: Rate forecast accountability
Opinion: Accountability for past forecasts, or just new forecasts?
9th Sep 08, 7:45am
Opinion: Accountability for past forecasts, or just new forecasts?