Month: August 2012

Insights

Beating Australia on FDI

10/08/2012
It’s not enough for New Zealand to compete with Australia in the battle for Olympic gold. We now have to beat the Australians in the battle for foreign investment to grow the Kiwi economy. Thanks to Gillard and Abbott, New Zealand’s chances are better than ever.

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Business Spectator

Reading the language of Europe’s crisis

09/08/2012
France, Germany, Italy and Greece may all be bound by a common currency but this economic linkage is not reflected in a similarly connected debate. In effect, each country has its own unique euro discussion that barely overlaps with its neighbours.

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Insights

Valuing debate

03/08/2012
Pluralism of opinion is the defining characteristic of a liberal democracy. The ability to form one’s views independently and to express them freely is at the heart of our political processes.

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Business Spectator

Draghi’s threat to Europe’s middle class

02/08/2012
Europeans should be grateful to Signor Draghi as he has given them a glimpse into their future. It is a future in which the continent’s economic fate may be determined not by parliaments, governments, treaties or courts but by its central bank. It is a scenario in which every owner of money will be robbed a little each year to pay the debts of sovereigns and the financial sector.

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