The state of the current economy may be similar to when National left office in 2017.
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While we may not always have quality political leadership, a couple of recently published autobiographies indicate sometimes we strike it lucky.
Read MoreThe Wing Parties’ Economic Policies.
It is difficult to make sense of the Luxon Coalition Government’s economic management.
Read MoreForeshadowing HYEFU 2024
The closest parallel to the current economic situation may be after Ruth Richardson became Minister of Finance in late 1990.
Read MoreEconomic Progress May Not Add To Wellbeing
How the Prospect Theory of Behavioural Economics Makes Economic Analysis Difficult
Read MoreThe Meaning of MAGA
The Dangers of Delusions of Grandeur
Read MoreProperty Rights and the Treaty Principles Bill
Property rights – which enable decisions over tangible and intangible assets – are critical to an economy as Why Nations Fail pointed out.
Read MoreWe Are Not Listening
The current rise of populism challenges the way we think about people’s relationship to the economy.
Read MoreThe End of Austerianism?
Does the Autumn 2024 British budget point to a change in fiscal strategies?
Read MoreTrump's Comeback: It's a new, strongman era, 'whether they like it or not'
Donald Trump’s comeback is an historic achievement that re-writes the laws of politics and sets the United States on a new course it hasn’t seen for generations and that will test the guardrails of democracy
Read MoreIt’s not (just) about the economy, stupid.
The polls say economics is the #1 issue for Americans but the debate seems to be a culture war for the soul of the United States. Thing is, they’re all different sides of the same anger and there’s data to prove it
Read MoreOur Thousand-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity
A new book challenges how we need to think about technological innovation.
Read MoreWhy Nations Fail
This year’s Nobel awards in economics raise critical issues about the future of the world.
Read MoreHealthcare is Not in Crisis; Financing it Is.
Healthcare sector management needs to break away from its obsession with financial information and focus on funding for access.
Read MoreLaw and Order; An Economics Perspective
What might the public’s increasing demands for safety and security tell the economist?
Read MoreIs the New Zealand’s Retirement Strategy Sustainable?
Today’s mañana strategy will lead to a crisis for the oldest elderly.
Read MoreHow has the New Zealand economy been doing?
Stagnation and Contraction
Read MorePricing Road Usage
Congestion pricing is easier said than done.
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