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
Perspectives on the US economy after 8 months of Trump - NZIER Insight 71
September 11, 2017
Bipartisan trade policy must be re-established to support Kiwi businesses, NZIER says A new research note from the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) recommends a return to New Zealand’s long-cherished bipartisan trade policy that has been damaged in recent years’ deba … 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
Do you think you're better off alone? Impacts of Brexit on New Zealand - NZIER Insight 60
June 14, 2016
Recent polls suggest the chances of Brexit is a 50-50 call. This means we have to start contemplating what Brexit might mean for New Zealand. Read more
Bilateral Arbitration Treaty Regime : An economic analysis
May 26, 2016
Non-NZIER authors Metha Wongcharupan and Georgia Whelan. Read more
Agriculture and food and beverage GVC policy considerations: summary report
February 17, 2016
Two reports for the New Zealand Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (NZPECC). The New Zealand Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (NZPECC) has released two NZIER research reports into Global Value Chains (GVCs) and Global Value Networks. Read more
Global value networks: how to succeed in business without worrying about scale, distance or thin networks
February 17, 2016
Two reports for the New Zealand Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (NZPECC). The New Zealand Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (NZPECC) has released two NZIER research reports into Global Value Chains (GVCs) and Global Value Networks. Both reports focus on how Kiwi firms operate … Read more
TPP an impressive achievement - NZIER Insight 54
October 6, 2015
Today’s announcement that the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement (TPP) has been concluded is good news for Kiwi firms and households. It’s not perfect, and the dairy sector in particular will naturally be frustrated. But TPP offers valuable benefits – and limited costs – across the e … Read more