Is peak globalisation upon us? Working paper 2017/1
October 11, 2017
We examine the phenomenon of globalisation as it affects New Zealand. We look at its impact on New Zealand and ask whether it is a force which has had its day (peak globalisation) or is it continuing to morph and evolve. Read more
Defining social investment, Kiwi-style
December 20, 2016
The current New Zealand Government is following a “social investment” approach to improving the lives of disadvantaged New Zealanders. The background to this approach is widespread agreement that for a small proportion of New Zealanders, improved economic performance has not been refl … Read more
Quantifying the costs of non-tariff measures in the Asia-Pacific region: Initial estimates - NZIER public discussion paper 2016/4
November 28, 2016
Non-tariff barriers are costing Kiwi firms billions each year. Our new public discussion paper has estimated the cost of non-tariff measures (NTMs) on trade in the APEC region. It shows that New Zealand’s exporters face NTMs that impose costs of US$5.9 billion. Read more
Growing up in Auckland? Mapping drivers of residential land growth
July 13, 2016
In this paper we decomposed growth in residential land into population growth, household size, and land use per capita. We found that the growth in residential land between 1996 and 2013 was identical to the rate of population growth: 28%. Population density has not change significant … Read more
Durable policy approaches: framework development and brief literature review - NZIER public discussion paper 2016/2
June 9, 2016
NZIER, as part of its public good programme, explores important policy issues that have emerged from our economic analysis and advice. Read more
Assessing the stock of regulation : a tool for regulatory stewards
May 20, 2016
This paper presents a new approach for systematically scanning the existing stock of a regulatory regime and identifying regulations that have a high likelihood of creating, rather than mitigating, market inefficiencies. Read more
Disruption on the road ahead! How auto technology will change much more than just our commute to work
November 18, 2014
New transport technologies are transforming how we commute; creating major opportunities and risks to New Zealand's infrastructure investment Read more
The home affordability challenge : suite of policy reforms needed in New Zealand
July 18, 2014
Fixation with home ownership causing economic and social despair Read more
Regional economies : shape, performance and drivers
July 12, 2014
Divergence and the search for a solution Economic performance is uneven across New Zealand’s regions. For example, there are differences across household incomes, unemployment and population growth in the latest Census. Read more
Big city life? Challenges and trade-offs for Auckland city
May 8, 2014
Auckland is on the move. Economic growth is outpacing most regions and people continue to flow into the city. This is putting pressure on the shape of Auckland city and the form of housing and transport infrastructure. So it's not surprising that Auckland is revising its planning for … Read more