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Reflections on going to France if you want to work less, Don Brash’s take on monetary policy when inflation won’t budge, the economics of love, Vietnam’s openness to the free market & more.

Of course, Labour is right that in a fast-changing labour market, qualifications are important and that education policy should enable New Zealanders to participate in the ‘future of work’.

In this Friday’s Top 10, everything you need to know about the new global economic crisis – and what Donald Trump has to do with it.

Social bonds, contrary to what their critics believe, are an exciting addition to social services.

Many of the OECD’s recommendations for New Zealand are textbook economics advice.

The best we can do about Auckland’s housing shortage apart from building more houses is to establish a rational expectation that houses will be built in the future.

Our dangerous spreadsheet culture, new Greek demands, things too small to regulate and advice on putting spin on your life: That was the week that was.

I am not from Auckland, nor can I claim to be an expert on port operations, but I cannot help but wonder whether instead of talking about an extension of …