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Why is inflation rising: money or fiscal theory?

ANALYSIS: Why so many central banks worldwide are being slow to tackle the emerging inflation problem.

John McDermott Tue, 07 Dec 2021

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Now would be a good time to boost savings

ANALYSIS: Inflation could harm New Zealand's terms of trade, so prudence is recommended.

John McDermott Tue, 23 Nov 2021

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Basic scientific research boosts economic growth

ANALYSIS: New research shows how much spending on R&D boosts productivity growth.

John McDermott Tue, 09 Nov 2021

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Cracked China: the real estate bubble threatening the world

ANALYSIS: Is this China’s Minsky moment?

John McDermott Tue, 26 Oct 2021

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Human capital: The effect of education on the economy

ANALYSIS: Investing in yourself pays dividends.

John McDermott Tue, 12 Oct 2021

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Commodities are the canaries in the economic coal mine

ANALYSIS: Economic forecasters, policymakers need to watch commodities like a hawk.

John McDermott Tue, 28 Sep 2021

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Foolhardy to raise interest rates regardless of Covid

ANALYSIS: The Delta wave of Covid-19 is causing another recession.

John McDermott Tue, 14 Sep 2021

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