Archive for December, 2009

NZ Economic Growth: Unemployment Still The Big Global Concern

December 4th, 2009

As we approach the end of 2009, a turbulent year on financial markets, many economies probably feel like they have dodged a bullet - but another may still be speeding towards them - unemployment. The millions who have lost their jobs in the recession are unlikely to see a reprieve any time soon. Unemployment is [...]

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NZ Tax Policy: Tax Reform Crucial For New Economic Direction

December 4th, 2009

Treasury has just released a report it prepared for the Govt in August, in advance of Cabinet’s meeting to prepare its economic strategy for the country. The report “Getting Started on Closing the Income Gaps,” focuses on the difficulties of NZ’s economy catching those of Aust and the rest of the OECD by 2025.
It makes [...]

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