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Quadrant

Transparency versus Conspiracy

A TikTok activist claims New Zealand’s curriculum reform is scandalous, but overlooks evaluating policy effectiveness. This reflects a troubling shift from policy merit to scrutinizing proposers.

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Insights

The wrong target

New Zealand’s economy declined 0.9% in June, with criticism aimed at the Reserve Bank for high interest rates, though fiscal policies exacerbated inflation, complicating recovery efforts.

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Research reports

Monetary Policy Without Mates

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has faced unfair criticism during the recession, as its efforts to control inflation were undermined by conflicting government fiscal policies, highlighting the need for better coordination.

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