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The evolving institute - NZIER 1958-2008

Fifty years of the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research. Read more

Does New Zealand have a household saving crisis?  NZIER working paper 2007-01

There is a lot of public concern over household saving in New Zealand. Rising household debt, negative and declining household saving rate, persistent and large current account deficit, heavy reliance on foreign borrowing, “worst savers in the OECD” or claims of similar spirits have r … Read more

Looking at the numbers

RM no. 69 by Phil Briggs, 2003 [print only] $20.00 plus gst. Updated August 2007 by Peter Bailey Updated June 2016 by NZIER Read more

Māori economic development : Te Ōhanga Whanaketanga Māori

The purpose of this report is to consider the state of the Maori economy today, to identify the key factors that are driving it, and to highlight the main opportunities for improving its performance. Read more

New Zealand's trade policy odyssey: Ottawa, via Marrakech, and on

New Zealand's ability to create wealth as a trading nation has always depended on the rules of the international trading game. In this study, John Yeabsley and Chris Nixon examine New Zealand's previous international negotiation successes and future prospects. Read more

Should we have free trade between Australia and New Zealand? Dicussion paper no. 1

The' object of this paper is not to suggest how we may narrow the trade deficit of New Zealand with Australia, but to examine possible changes in trade policies with the objects of improving the efficiency of the two economies, speeding up rates of growth, and improving the standards … Read more

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