National Business Review
Swiss success: Small is beautiful
If Prime Minister John Key really wanted to turn New Zealand into the Switzerland of the South Pacific, this is what he should do.
Year: 2016
Speeches
A Human Tsunami?
Maybe Merkel meant well. But that is the best you can say about her refugee policy.
Insights
Enlightenment and the burka ban
What would Kant have said about the burka ban?
Insights
Jennings’ challenge to New Zealand
Despite his high-flying international career, Stephen Jennings has not lost interest in his native New Zealand. However, his continental distance allows for a sober look at our domestic affairs.
Insights
Australia has lost the election
There are two losers in the Australian election: Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. And Australia.
Insights
Brexit: Keep calm and carry on
There is no need to panic over Brexit.
Insights
Brexit is a question of liberty
The referendum’s real question is whether in its current state the EU is a club that freedom-loving democrats happily want to belong to. Next week we will find out the answer.
Insights
Treating symptoms is not a cure
There is no shortage of ingenious ideas for the housing crisis. I prefer a simple one, though: Build more homes. And build them now.
National Business Review
Study debunks inequality myth
Two Danish economists show economic growth and reform, not redistribution, is the best way to reduce income disparities.
Insights
Thankfully, a boring budget
Bill English has delivered a solid, unspectacular and sober budget. And there is nothing wrong with that. Unless you are a gallery journalist.