Business Spectator
Which neoliberalism? A reply to Steve Keen
The popularity of Corbyn, Trump and Sanders is a protest against the insiders of the political system, not a revolt against neoliberalism or sound economic management. […]
Year: 2016
Business Spectator
Monetary policy isn’t a panacea
In the wake of the financial crisis power shifted from politicians to the ECB, now it’s time for elected governments to address the underlying causes of Europe’s malaise. […]
Insights
Shaping New Zealand’s policy debates
The late Ronald Reagan once said “There are no great limits to growth because there are no limits of human intelligence, imagination and wonder”. At The New Zealand Initiative we share his optimism. […]
National Business Review
A Green people’s party
The rise of the Greens in Baden-Württemberg should provide food for thought to the Greens – and perhaps even more so to National. […]
Business Spectator
An ECB dead end
If you are a born optimist, you may have concluded by now that the euro crisis is over. Indeed, we have not heard much about it lately. No bailouts, no bank runs, no Greek elections. It almost feels like financial stability. If you are a realist, however, you would be looking at two figures and know that we are right in the middle of the euro crisis. […]
Insights
Runway competition and entrepreneurship
It should not be difficult to decide on Wellington Airport’s runway extension. Just treat it like any other business decision. […]
Business Spectator
Should they stay or should they go?
Britain and Europe have always been an uneasy match, but without Britain the EU would be a very different organisation. […]
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Freie Bauern, freies Neuseeland
Eine Landwirtschaft ohne Subventionen ist
nicht nur möglich, sondern auch erfolgreich. Das zeigt das Beispiel Neuseeland. […]
Business Spectator
Cameron’s gamble could destroy his premiership — and the EU
The coming months until the June referendum will be a crucial time for Britain and Europe. Neither of which will be the same any more irrespective of the result. […]
Insights
The end of capitalism
Perhaps investment strategists are a more optimistic bunch than your average columnist or economist. Or maybe they are just so steeped in the present and the future that they have forgotten about history. […]