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The G85 Economy
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Population growth has some effect on economic growth, but it is complicated especially where infrastructure is involved. We need to think more about it.
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The proposed infrastructural spending on roads leaves open a whole range of issues such as who pays and who benefits.
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Brexit illustrates the challenges of economic independence and interdependence.
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Free movement of labour is often described as one of the four fundamental economic freedoms. Putting it into practice is somewhat more difficult.
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Pundit member Carolyn points out that the number of Kiwis leaving for Australia might not be as catastrophic as some media – and politicians – suggest. A population expert replies to her questions
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