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On quantitative and graphical measures of the severity of New Zealand’s recessions and strength of its expansions
Authors: Viv Hall | Dr John McDermott CRSNZ | Peter Thomson
Working Paper
This paper offers a clearer way to judge how the economy performs in booms and busts. When the economy grows or shrinks, we often focus on how long the phase lasts or how deep it…
Intergenerational earnings persistence in Aotearoa New Zealand
Authors: Omoniyi Alimi | Dave Maré
Working Paper
Adult earnings rates Reflect parental earnings and ethnicity
How much do parents’ earnings shape their children’s future?
Does a child's future income depend on their parents' earnings?…
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Helping solve climate change: esteemed NZ economist Suzi Kerr launches new international research network"I really want to solve climate change," says Suzi Kerr, Motu Research's co-founder and Director of the newly launched RESET Network,…
