New Zealand reportedly has an infrastructure deficit of at least $100 billion, a huge amount for a small country and a significant drag on productivity and economic growth[1].
The link between transparency and the political reform process.
Rather than trying to define his time in office by some eye-catching policy reforms or projects, John Key’s measure of success was that New Zealand was doing well under his management.
In Mittelerde gibt es nicht nur Hobbits, Hügel und Vulkane, sondern auch den wohl erfolgreichsten Regierungschef der westlichen Welt.
The reformer’s job is never done, and there is plenty to do.
Speculating and commenting on central banks’ next moves is something for foreign exchange traders, not Prime Ministers
Während Australien sich auf seinen Reform-Lorbeeren ausruhte, haben die Neuseeländer erfolgreich einen neuen Modernisierungspfad beschritten.
Mr Key’s defining strategy is one of incremental radicalism.
New Zealand proves that reforms, even in mature democracies, are still possible.
Do today’s politicians have the courage to make hard choices?
© Dr Oliver Hartwich