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The life cycle of savings: Why debt isn’t the end of the world

Savings? In this economy? The NZIER public good team explains how it's done.

By NZIER | 9th October, 2020

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Why are Labour and National policies basically the same?

Some say the cream rises to the top. The NZIER team explains why it actually floats towards the middle.

By NZIER | 4th September, 2020

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Cycling: the costs, the benefits, and the culture clash

The NZIER public good team shows how a cost-benefit analysis can explain the existence of cycle lanes.

By NZIER | 20th June, 2020

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Lockdown made us rethink how we value productivity – so let’s make the most of it

Unpaid labour often isn't counted as productive. Can we change the way we measure work?

By NZIER | 26th May, 2020

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What’s up with New Zealand’s housing market?

What could the future of house prices look like? The NZIER public good team explains the system.

By NZIER | 1st May, 2020

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