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Zhang Jun worries that a new round of stimulus to bolster disappointing growth in China could drive up their price levels

Zhang Jun worries that a new round of stimulus to bolster disappointing growth in China could drive up their price levels

New Zealand is touting a green hydrogen economy, but it will face big environmental and cultural hurdles

New Zealand is touting a green hydrogen economy, but it will face big environmental and cultural hurdles

John Quiggin and Flavio Menezes say there's no case for cutting real wages to fight inflation

John Quiggin and Flavio Menezes say there's no case for cutting real wages to fight inflation

Nathan Penny says, despite new pressures, improved meat processing capacity, falling shipping costs and the weak NZ dollar should boost farmgate meat prices over coming months

Nathan Penny says, despite new pressures, improved meat processing capacity, falling shipping costs and the weak NZ dollar should boost farmgate meat prices over coming months

Pinelopi Goldberg shows why a more comprehensive policy response is needed to rein in rising prices

Pinelopi Goldberg shows why a more comprehensive policy response is needed to rein in rising prices

Brendon Harre assesses the work and thinking of Henry George, a 19th century 'progressive' political economist whose ideas sparked many reform movements, and suggests New Zealand could benefit from his insights

Brendon Harre assesses the work and thinking of Henry George, a 19th century 'progressive' political economist whose ideas sparked many reform movements, and suggests New Zealand could benefit from his insights

Kevin Trenberth offers a climate change explainer, including the scale of the problem, how to tackle it, and how much this all costs

Kevin Trenberth offers a climate change explainer, including the scale of the problem, how to tackle it, and how much this all costs

Inflation is 2022’s boogeyman. How can we address rising living costs, while helping bring it down?

Inflation is 2022’s boogeyman. How can we address rising living costs, while helping bring it down?

ANZ commodity analysts review the pressure gold is under and look to where the yellow metal could be headed

ANZ commodity analysts review the pressure gold is under and look to where the yellow metal could be headed

The World Gold Council's John Reade looks at the three underlying reasons gold has shed almost -6% in July alone

The World Gold Council's John Reade looks at the three underlying reasons gold has shed almost -6% in July alone

 David Cohen on the top 5 elements affecting the New Zealand supply chain & why it's beyond time to change the way we manage our supply chains

 David Cohen on the top 5 elements affecting the New Zealand supply chain & why it's beyond time to change the way we manage our supply chains

Yi Fuxian thinks China's rulers will come to regret the consequences of the security crackdown in Xinjiang province

Yi Fuxian thinks China's rulers will come to regret the consequences of the security crackdown in Xinjiang province

‘They’re nice to me, I’m nice to them’: new research sheds light on what motivates political party donors in New Zealand

‘They’re nice to me, I’m nice to them’: new research sheds light on what motivates political party donors in New Zealand

Antara Haldar highlights a potential institutional advantage of developing countries, shows how the hesitation to appeal to voters’ emotions is putting progressives at a disadvantage, considers where the economics discipline is headed, and more

Antara Haldar highlights a potential institutional advantage of developing countries, shows how the hesitation to appeal to voters’ emotions is putting progressives at a disadvantage, considers where the economics discipline is headed, and more

Koichi Hamada considers whether US abandonment of strategic ambiguity on Taiwan is really the best way to deter a Chinese invasion

Koichi Hamada considers whether US abandonment of strategic ambiguity on Taiwan is really the best way to deter a Chinese invasion

Bill Emmott reflects on the slain former prime minister of Japan's legacy and transformation of his country's foreign policy

Bill Emmott reflects on the slain former prime minister of Japan's legacy and transformation of his country's foreign policy

The World Gold Council sees gold playing catchup as high inflation, uncertainty and volatility build the need for effective hedges. Higher interest rates and a stronger US dollar provide headwinds, but balance will be restored in the end

The World Gold Council sees gold playing catchup as high inflation, uncertainty and volatility build the need for effective hedges. Higher interest rates and a stronger US dollar provide headwinds, but balance will be restored in the end

Yu Yongding worries that the United States' long record of easily servicing its massive debts might be coming to an end

Yu Yongding worries that the United States' long record of easily servicing its massive debts might be coming to an end

The iPhone turns 15: a look at the past (and future) of one of the 21st century’s most influential devices

The iPhone turns 15: a look at the past (and future) of one of the 21st century’s most influential devices

George Magnus thinks that, with geopolitics thwarting globalisation, China's economy might never overtake America's

George Magnus thinks that, with geopolitics thwarting globalisation, China's economy might never overtake America's

A $400-a-week shortfall: People in their 40s face a bleak retirement on KiwiSaver’s current trajectory, Ayesha Scott says

A $400-a-week shortfall: People in their 40s face a bleak retirement on KiwiSaver’s current trajectory, Ayesha Scott says

Keun Lee considers what it would take for China to leapfrog incumbents in an economically critical industry

Keun Lee considers what it would take for China to leapfrog incumbents in an economically critical industry

Agustín Carstens of the Bank for international Settlements warns a new era of persistently high inflation may be upon us, saying the lessons of the 1970s must be heeded

Agustín Carstens of the Bank for international Settlements warns a new era of persistently high inflation may be upon us, saying the lessons of the 1970s must be heeded

A new farming proposal to reduce carbon emissions involves a lot of trust – and a lot of uncertainty

A new farming proposal to reduce carbon emissions involves a lot of trust – and a lot of uncertainty

Shovel-ready but not shovel-worthy: how COVID-19 infrastructure projects missed the opportunity to transform the way we live

Shovel-ready but not shovel-worthy: how COVID-19 infrastructure projects missed the opportunity to transform the way we live