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Inside the political struggle at the IPCC that will determine the next six years of climate science
30th Jul 24, 9:23am
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Inside the political struggle at the IPCC that will determine the next six years of climate science
The struggle to unplug: why Kiwis find it so hard to disconnect from the internet
29th Jul 24, 12:08pm
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The struggle to unplug: why Kiwis find it so hard to disconnect from the internet
Mohamed El-Erian thinks an accommodative monetary policy is becoming increasingly important to US investors
27th Jul 24, 9:50am
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Mohamed El-Erian thinks an accommodative monetary policy is becoming increasingly important to US investors
Dambisa Moyo offers a basic framework for assessing the risk of new bubbles and their potential spillover effects
27th Jul 24, 9:36am
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Dambisa Moyo offers a basic framework for assessing the risk of new bubbles and their potential spillover effects
Happy 50th birthday to the UPC barcode – no one expected you would revolutionise global commerce
27th Jul 24, 9:00am
Happy 50th birthday to the UPC barcode – no one expected you would revolutionise global commerce
Martin Beraja, David Yang and Noam Yuchtman conclude that China's exports of facial-recognition technologies are eroding democratic institutions
25th Jul 24, 3:15pm
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Martin Beraja, David Yang and Noam Yuchtman conclude that China's exports of facial-recognition technologies are eroding democratic institutions
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ANZ is embroiled in allegations it manipulated Australian government bond sales. Mark Humphery-Jenner looks at what this means
25th Jul 24, 11:11am
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ANZ is embroiled in allegations it manipulated Australian government bond sales. Mark Humphery-Jenner looks at what this means
CrowdStrike: the massive companies you’ve never heard of with a hidden grip on our lives
25th Jul 24, 10:34am
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CrowdStrike: the massive companies you’ve never heard of with a hidden grip on our lives
Pinelopi Goldberg points out Greece is facing the same demographic problem as almost all advanced economies - and a six day work week might be an option some choose
24th Jul 24, 10:31am
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Pinelopi Goldberg points out Greece is facing the same demographic problem as almost all advanced economies - and a six day work week might be an option some choose
Kamala Harris is likely to become the Democratic nominee for president. So who is she and how might she fare against Trump?
22nd Jul 24, 3:56pm
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Kamala Harris is likely to become the Democratic nominee for president. So who is she and how might she fare against Trump?
Until 1968, presidential candidates were picked by party conventions – a process revived by Biden’s withdrawal from the race, Philip Klinkner says
22nd Jul 24, 9:46am
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Until 1968, presidential candidates were picked by party conventions – a process revived by Biden’s withdrawal from the race, Philip Klinkner says
Michael Strain argues that the US Fed declaring victory over inflation, while tempting, would be to misread current economic conditions
20th Jul 24, 9:37am
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Michael Strain argues that the US Fed declaring victory over inflation, while tempting, would be to misread current economic conditions
Zhang Jun thinks Chinese households are spending more than official data indicates, but more support is needed
18th Jul 24, 9:00am
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Zhang Jun thinks Chinese households are spending more than official data indicates, but more support is needed
IMF says the major economies are becoming more aligned, but the world’s medium-term prospects remain weak
17th Jul 24, 3:12pm
IMF says the major economies are becoming more aligned, but the world’s medium-term prospects remain weak
The Government wants to give local bodies more power – that should include the power to tax, Jonathan Barrett argues
17th Jul 24, 12:46pm
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The Government wants to give local bodies more power – that should include the power to tax, Jonathan Barrett argues
Kenneth Jacobs considers the implications of a US Supreme Court decision that will hobble federal rulemaking and unleash a wave of litigation
17th Jul 24, 10:19am
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Kenneth Jacobs considers the implications of a US Supreme Court decision that will hobble federal rulemaking and unleash a wave of litigation
Global shipping rates have nearly doubled since late April, MFAT says. Although remaining below the Covid-19 peak, firms' ability to recover recent increases is very limited
16th Jul 24, 4:31pm
Global shipping rates have nearly doubled since late April, MFAT says. Although remaining below the Covid-19 peak, firms' ability to recover recent increases is very limited
Emilie Rutledge says the international economics of oil markets could determine who wins and who loses November's US presidential election
16th Jul 24, 11:02am
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Emilie Rutledge says the international economics of oil markets could determine who wins and who loses November's US presidential election
A nation reinvented: 40 years on from its 1984 victory, the Fourth Labour Government still defines NZ, Richard Shaw says
15th Jul 24, 1:07pm
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A nation reinvented: 40 years on from its 1984 victory, the Fourth Labour Government still defines NZ, Richard Shaw says
Raghuram Rajan thinks central banks will remain under pressure to maintain tighter policies over the medium term
13th Jul 24, 10:08am
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Raghuram Rajan thinks central banks will remain under pressure to maintain tighter policies over the medium term
AI supercharges data centre energy use – straining the grid and slowing sustainability efforts
12th Jul 24, 8:32am
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AI supercharges data centre energy use – straining the grid and slowing sustainability efforts
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QuayStreet's Xavier Waterstone unpacks how New Zealand’s KiwiSaver tax and contributions regime results in poorer outcomes for retirement balances versus Australia’s superannuation system
11th Jul 24, 9:00am
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QuayStreet's Xavier Waterstone unpacks how New Zealand’s KiwiSaver tax and contributions regime results in poorer outcomes for retirement balances versus Australia’s superannuation system
Kenneth Rogoff warns that, despite what many in policy circles may think, economic decoupling is not a viable option
9th Jul 24, 11:03am
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Kenneth Rogoff warns that, despite what many in policy circles may think, economic decoupling is not a viable option
Fusion power could transform how we get our energy — and worsen problems it’s intended to solve
8th Jul 24, 3:30pm
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Fusion power could transform how we get our energy — and worsen problems it’s intended to solve
Brendon Harre makes the case that taking a minimum viable design approach could have enabled the mega-ferries project to be progressed, to everyone's benefit
6th Jul 24, 12:59pm
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Brendon Harre makes the case that taking a minimum viable design approach could have enabled the mega-ferries project to be progressed, to everyone's benefit