government debt
Higher borrowing costs are adding to fiscal pressures at a time of high debt, making credible consolidation more urgent, says the IMF
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Higher borrowing costs are adding to fiscal pressures at a time of high debt, making credible consolidation more urgent, says the IMF
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'Once the books are back in the black... a National Government will be in a position to consider tax relief', says Nicola Willis in fiscal plan
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'Once the books are back in the black... a National Government will be in a position to consider tax relief', says Nicola Willis in fiscal plan
ACT wants $10b slashed from the public service, $12.4b lower debt by 2031 and a lower operating allowance
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ACT wants $10b slashed from the public service, $12.4b lower debt by 2031 and a lower operating allowance
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Treasury’s pre-election economic and fiscal update points to an improved fiscal outlook driven by higher tax revenue but risks continue to place New Zealand’s financial outlook in a delicate position
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Treasury’s pre-election economic and fiscal update points to an improved fiscal outlook driven by higher tax revenue but risks continue to place New Zealand’s financial outlook in a delicate position
David Seymour on balancing the books before tax cuts, how he plans to save more than $2.4b from the public service and what to do with debt
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David Seymour on balancing the books before tax cuts, how he plans to save more than $2.4b from the public service and what to do with debt
Brian Easton opines on government spending, amalgamating local authorities, trade wars between the United States and Canada and more
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Brian Easton opines on government spending, amalgamating local authorities, trade wars between the United States and Canada and more
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National commits to ‘Budget Responsibility Rules’ including prioritising a return to surplus, reducing debt below 40% of GDP and keeping taxes low. Labour agrees 'fiscal responsibility is crucial, but this is much ado about nothing'
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National commits to ‘Budget Responsibility Rules’ including prioritising a return to surplus, reducing debt below 40% of GDP and keeping taxes low. Labour agrees 'fiscal responsibility is crucial, but this is much ado about nothing'
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Steven Hail argues New Zealand is enduring a period of economic self-harm and offers a way to end this and create a future based on hope
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Steven Hail argues New Zealand is enduring a period of economic self-harm and offers a way to end this and create a future based on hope
Nicola Willis 'won't overreact' to forecast fiscal changes as ANZ economists say ‘substantial policy change’ is needed to tackle the likes of ageing population costs
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Nicola Willis 'won't overreact' to forecast fiscal changes as ANZ economists say ‘substantial policy change’ is needed to tackle the likes of ageing population costs
Delay in economic recovery has led to ‘small deterioration in the fiscal forecasts’, Treasury says in its Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update as it expects a widening fiscal deficit and forecasts surplus to return in 2029/2030
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Delay in economic recovery has led to ‘small deterioration in the fiscal forecasts’, Treasury says in its Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update as it expects a widening fiscal deficit and forecasts surplus to return in 2029/2030
Brian Easton looks at the options for a Government that's hit its borrowing limit but would still like to spend
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Brian Easton looks at the options for a Government that's hit its borrowing limit but would still like to spend
Brian Easton on why Government borrowing is limited
The Coalition Government will not balance its budget within the forecast period, as Treasury forecasts a weaker economic recovery
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The Coalition Government will not balance its budget within the forecast period, as Treasury forecasts a weaker economic recovery
In the latest episode of our Of Interest podcast, Steven Hail gives the MMT perspective on the monetary system, inflation, climate change & more
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In the latest episode of our Of Interest podcast, Steven Hail gives the MMT perspective on the monetary system, inflation, climate change & more
Treasury forecasts show weak economic growth will keep the Crown accounts in deficit until 2028 and add $50 billion to the national debt
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Treasury forecasts show weak economic growth will keep the Crown accounts in deficit until 2028 and add $50 billion to the national debt