Newsroom
EU vaccines disaster shreds Commission’s credibility
The EU’s vaccination procurement has been an unmitigated disaster.
Covid-19
The New Zealand Herald
The coming monetary crisis in Europe
Europe’s crisis was bad but not as bad as it could have been.
Newsroom
The fiscal mess provoking fears of an Italian exit
After the crisis year of 2020, the next 12 months will decide if Italy can get its economy, financial system and public finances under control again.
Insights
Good news weeks
In a year of bad news, the past few weeks were a welcome exception.
The New Zealand Herald
Why this is the biggest global bailout in history
Enjoy the relatively positive economic data while it lasts.
Insights
Shovel-ready or not
Though shovel-ready, current government projects are just as useful as building pyramids, burying banknotes and creating earthquakes.
The New Zealand Herald
Government caution needed in these uncertain times
Though it is tough to reliably forecast what Covid-19 will do to key economic indicators over the coming years, the true legacy of Covid-19 will be for the Government to occupy the commanding heights of the economy once again.
Insights
Turning cities into ghost towns
To avoid creating ghost towns, we must find a way of saving lives without destroying the cities they inhabit.
Newsroom
Europe’s lockdown lessons
Europe has left the early stage of the pandemic behind.
Insights
Bordering on policy
It is good to see some policy thinking from the opposition.