Analysis, Politics Premium Time to stop the political spin on the economy Politics: Global slowdown and policy uncertainty weighing on businesses’ minds. Brent Edwards Thu, 05 Dec 2019 economic growthslowdowninfrastructure investment
Politics Premium Treasury less optimistic about economy Businesses still pessimistic but some signs of hope. Brent Edwards Mon, 02 Dec 2019 economic growthinfrastructurebusiness confidenceTreasury
Politics Premium Reserve Bank looks for positive inflation to grow economy Monetary policy cannot do it on its own. Brent Edwards Thu, 14 Nov 2019 Reserve Bank of New ZealandOCRinflationeconomic growth
Politics Premium Bring on infrastructure building – BusinessNZ CEO Kirk Hope says lack of infrastructure is one of the biggest hindrances to business growth. Brent Edwards Mon, 30 Sep 2019 economic growthbusiness confidenceinfrastructure
Politics Premium Latest GDP figures confirm slowing economic growth UPDATED: Goldsmith blames the government. Brent Edwards Thu, 19 Sep 2019 GDP figureseconomic growthexportsFiscal PolicyPaul Goldsmith
Politics Premium Kiwi productivity still an economic headache The problem is getting firms to invest more in capital to raise productivity. Brent Edwards Mon, 22 Jul 2019 productivity growthNZ economyeconomic growthNew Zealand Government
Opinion, Columns Premium Profs demand: Do as we say, not what we do Hidesight: Looking back it would make no sense to arrest development back in Caesar’s day. It makes no sense now. Rodney Hide Wed, 28 Nov 2018 HidesightRodney Hidefree marketeconomic growthdecarbonisationTim HazledineJane KelseyMargaret MutuDame Anne Salmond
Politics Premium Growth cannot be sacrificed for equity Modern-day populism could prove disastrous by its emphasis on income redistribution rather than growth. Nevil Gibson Fri, 09 Nov 2018 economic growthCanadaincome redistribution
Business Premium Nobel rewards top economic researchers on growth, climate change American professors William Nordhaus and Paul Romer are acknowledged leaders in their fields. Nevil Gibson Tue, 09 Oct 2018 Nobel prizeeconomic growthclimate changeIPCC
Kiwis work longer, produce less, says bleak assessment from Productivity Commission New Zealanders work longer hours than the average of their peers in other developed countries but produce a fifth less, according to a Productivity Commission report that finds little evidence the situation is improving. Wed, 11 Jul 2018 Economyeconomic growthEconomic policyProductivity Commission
