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Earnings bunching at benefit abatement thresholds: evidence from recent policy changes
Authors: Dave Maré | Dean Hyslop
Working Paper
Government income support policies face a balance between providing adequate income, maintaining work incentives, and managing fiscal costs to the government. Recent changes to abatement thresholds in Aotearoa New Zealand aim to improve support and…
Building on strengths: Educational pathways that benefit Māori students
Authors: Isabelle Sin | Shannon Minehan
Working Paper
An economic analysis of pathways through education leading to strong outcomes for Māori students, and how these differ by gender - and for students with different interests and aptitudes in high school. The authors focus…
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Motu Research awarded two 2024 Marsden Fund grantsWe’re thrilled to announce two of our talented researchers have been awarded prestigious Marsden Fund grants, paving the way for…