Policy announcements do not always reflect careful analysis. Too often the unstated political considerations have too much influence.
Read MoreEconomy
How Shallow is Intellectual Life in New Zealand?
It is not what Eleanor Catton said about the government, but how we respond to what she said.
Read MoreThe Matter With Economics?
Jeff Madrick identifies seven bad economic ideas; Alan Blinder is more cautious. What do economists actually believe, and how does it stack up against what we think economics says?
Read MoreTreating Capital Gains Efficiently
What might a non-ideological capital gains tax look like?
Read MoreCentralisation and Decentralisation.
Do We Need Larger Local Authorities or Ones More in Touch with the Localities?
Read MoreEurope Without Walls
As Borders Fall Are Europeans Losing Their Cultural Identity
Read MoreWith or Without Britain
The EU remains central to New Zealand’s destiny
Read MoreDoes Inequality Affect Economic Growth?
The OECD says yes; how do we respond?
Read MoreLet Me Not to the Marriage of True Minds Admit Impediments
How much should the state be involved in determining who are in a marriage relationship?
Read MoreGrumbling About Political Grumblers
It is one thing being in Opposition complaining about what has happened in government; it is another thing to have a viable policy.
Read MoreOur Peter Jackson of Children’s Literature?
How New Zealand businesses succeed internationally.
Read MoreProlongation of Life and the Quality of Life.
How economists think about valuing life when allocating resources for healthcare purposes.
Read MoreAre New Zealand Economists Going in the Right Direction?
The Secretary of the Treasury appears to have doubts.
Read MoreIs New Zealand’s Innovation Policy Too Elitist?
We should focus more on introducing and adapting the world’s innovations using a skilled workforce.
Read MoreWhen Should We Get New Zealand Superannuation?
The case for raising the age of eligibility for NZS; and how we can do it.
Read MoreThe Cost of Demanding More Health Care
As times goes on the government will spend more on healthcare. That means higher taxes. Is there an alternative?
Read MoreWhat is the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder?
Every year around 600 New Zealanders are born with a horrible condition because their mothers drank while they were pregnant.
Read MoreDealing with Foreign Investors
The EU approach in trade deals is likely to protect the right of states to make public policy
Read MoreHow sustainable is New Zealand?
One of the biggest issues missed during the election campaign was the sustainability of National's economic, environmental and even social policies. So what do you do if the government's not thinking long-term?
Read MoreDirty dairying inspires a common-sense approach from the politicians
Dealing to dirty dairying is an issue that the three major parties fundamentally agree on. Is a parliamentary accord on protecting our waterways next?
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