Productivity
John Mauldin argues monetary deflation is the new threat & central bankers worrying about inflation are like generals fighting the last war
17th Sep 15, 11:07am
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John Mauldin argues monetary deflation is the new threat & central bankers worrying about inflation are like generals fighting the last war
Westpac survey shows complacency among SMEs when it comes to using new technology to grow their businesses
22nd Apr 15, 2:06pm
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Westpac survey shows complacency among SMEs when it comes to using new technology to grow their businesses
Mieke Welvaert looks at productivity and work-life balance. Could we mimic Germans and Swedes in producing more by working less?
18th Feb 15, 5:03am
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Mieke Welvaert looks at productivity and work-life balance. Could we mimic Germans and Swedes in producing more by working less?
A new Productivity Commission paper shows that when productivity goes up, wages follow. But labour's relative share falling
5th Feb 15, 9:14am
A new Productivity Commission paper shows that when productivity goes up, wages follow. But labour's relative share falling
Auckland is the logical place to add value to our commodity exports before they leave NZ shores says ANZ's Mark Hiddleston
2nd Jan 15, 11:21am
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Auckland is the logical place to add value to our commodity exports before they leave NZ shores says ANZ's Mark Hiddleston
Eric Crampton on Gordon Tullock, teacher quality, what an ethical environmentalist should conclude, Elon Musk's bet, working for families, Dilbert & more
12th Dec 14, 10:30am
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Eric Crampton on Gordon Tullock, teacher quality, what an ethical environmentalist should conclude, Elon Musk's bet, working for families, Dilbert & more
New research investigates whether our prices are 'too high' and what is driving the differences from other (larger) countries
22nd May 14, 11:23am
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New research investigates whether our prices are 'too high' and what is driving the differences from other (larger) countries
Bernard Hickey says everyone would benefit if 'skinny' Auckland could 'fatten up' its city-scape with better transport and cheaper land to lower housing costs
11th May 14, 8:00am
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Bernard Hickey says everyone would benefit if 'skinny' Auckland could 'fatten up' its city-scape with better transport and cheaper land to lower housing costs
Westpac NZ CEO Peter Clare sees 'productivity sizzle' as customers embrace self service
6th May 14, 4:10pm
Westpac NZ CEO Peter Clare sees 'productivity sizzle' as customers embrace self service
Productivity Commission, OECD blame tyranny of distance from big markets and suppliers, plus low investment in innovation for lagging NZ productivity
16th Apr 14, 12:25pm
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Productivity Commission, OECD blame tyranny of distance from big markets and suppliers, plus low investment in innovation for lagging NZ productivity
Labour productivity gains continue in 2013, capital productivity insignificant; New Zealand lags Australia
18th Mar 14, 11:23am
Labour productivity gains continue in 2013, capital productivity insignificant; New Zealand lags Australia
Friday's Top 10: Eric Crampton on intersectionality, legalising marijuana, productivity, unbelievable opportunities, Christchurch, Dilbert and more
28th Feb 14, 10:16am
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Friday's Top 10: Eric Crampton on intersectionality, legalising marijuana, productivity, unbelievable opportunities, Christchurch, Dilbert and more
Financial and insurance sectors identified as a major drag on New Zealand's productivity; 'Professional, scientific and technical services' sector one of our better ones
19th Dec 13, 5:30pm
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Financial and insurance sectors identified as a major drag on New Zealand's productivity; 'Professional, scientific and technical services' sector one of our better ones
Turning around a declining trend: we need policy that supports productivity, and firms to focus on it: Productivity Commission
23rd Sep 13, 1:54pm
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Turning around a declining trend: we need policy that supports productivity, and firms to focus on it: Productivity Commission
John Walley explains why he thinks our 1,000 significant exporters should get policy help on the exchange rate and why that won't really affect workers. Your view?
20th Feb 13, 3:18pm
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John Walley explains why he thinks our 1,000 significant exporters should get policy help on the exchange rate and why that won't really affect workers. Your view?
Opinion: ANZ NZ's economics team look at key themes for 2013; Here's theme six - All about jobs
30th Jan 13, 3:17pm
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Opinion: ANZ NZ's economics team look at key themes for 2013; Here's theme six - All about jobs
Opinion: ANZ NZ's economics team look at key themes for 2013; Here's theme five - Asia; taking the story from the macro to the micro - it's all about execution
29th Jan 13, 1:30pm
Opinion: ANZ NZ's economics team look at key themes for 2013; Here's theme five - Asia; taking the story from the macro to the micro - it's all about execution
Bernard Hickey highlights the fierce choices facing policy makers as our population ages; shows 'productivity dreamers' can't solve the looming crisis
16th Dec 12, 10:20am
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Bernard Hickey highlights the fierce choices facing policy makers as our population ages; shows 'productivity dreamers' can't solve the looming crisis
Treasury asks for ideas on what topics the Productivity Commission should investigate next
11th Sep 12, 10:43am
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Treasury asks for ideas on what topics the Productivity Commission should investigate next
Heaps of grass has helped agriculture grow three times as fast as the overall economy. Doug Steel wonders if this may even understate how well the rural sector is doing, given how the numbers were analysed in 2007/08
20th Jul 12, 4:02pm
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Heaps of grass has helped agriculture grow three times as fast as the overall economy. Doug Steel wonders if this may even understate how well the rural sector is doing, given how the numbers were analysed in 2007/08
Social media and other great productivity impediments; How to be a contrarian; Are you a workaholic; Loan sharks; The costs and benefits of the family dog
26th Apr 12, 11:52am
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Social media and other great productivity impediments; How to be a contrarian; Are you a workaholic; Loan sharks; The costs and benefits of the family dog
Maybe I'll take up smoking; The end of money; Six ways to pay off your mortgage faster; 43 lessons in life; Why the 40-hour plus work week is wrong
26th Mar 12, 11:26am
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Maybe I'll take up smoking; The end of money; Six ways to pay off your mortgage faster; 43 lessons in life; Why the 40-hour plus work week is wrong
Ask and you shall receive; Wake-up Sleepyhead; Snowball myth or math; Social networking and productivity; Wither the homegrown talent?
22nd Nov 11, 10:42am
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Ask and you shall receive; Wake-up Sleepyhead; Snowball myth or math; Social networking and productivity; Wither the homegrown talent?
BusinessDesk: Aussie pay gap reflects low-skill kiwi managers, workforce says NZIER
30th Sep 11, 8:12am
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BusinessDesk: Aussie pay gap reflects low-skill kiwi managers, workforce says NZIER
Have your say: Govt talks up NZ wage gap with Aus, but says goal still to catch up with the 'lucky country'
11th Apr 11, 11:57am
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Have your say: Govt talks up NZ wage gap with Aus, but says goal still to catch up with the 'lucky country'