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Zhang Jun notes that a new growth model for China requires higher consumption, competitive service, and huge opening up in their non-tradable sectors

Zhang Jun notes that a new growth model for China requires higher consumption, competitive service, and huge opening up in their non-tradable sectors

Edmund Phelps says the silence of economists on the underlying causes of the political ructions and what can be done to restore economic vigour has been deafening, evidence of a refusal to acknowledge the need for change

Edmund Phelps says the silence of economists on the underlying causes of the political ructions and what can be done to restore economic vigour has been deafening, evidence of a refusal to acknowledge the need for change

Fathom Consulting's Brian Davidson runs an in-office test of trading threats and walkouts based on asymetrical data to see what happens once the tension all dies down

Fathom Consulting's Brian Davidson runs an in-office test of trading threats and walkouts based on asymetrical data to see what happens once the tension all dies down

Harbour Asset Management sees rising business confidence and pricing power returning to many firms as core reasons why the RBNZ will be thinking an uplift in inflation is on the way

Harbour Asset Management sees rising business confidence and pricing power returning to many firms as core reasons why the RBNZ will be thinking an uplift in inflation is on the way

Brendon Harre says finding someone to lead the building of 100,000 affordable homes is proving to be a big ask. He suggests the qualities required

Brendon Harre says finding someone to lead the building of 100,000 affordable homes is proving to be a big ask. He suggests the qualities required

'The world needs a corporate tax system that is fit for the digital economy and benefits developing and developed countries alike'

'The world needs a corporate tax system that is fit for the digital economy and benefits developing and developed countries alike'

Raghuram Rajan says a key question is whether central bankers can win back the public’s confidence, maintain economic stability, and now find ways to accommodate widespread technological disruptions

Raghuram Rajan says a key question is whether central bankers can win back the public’s confidence, maintain economic stability, and now find ways to accommodate widespread technological disruptions

John Garnaut takes a deep look at what drives China and "what Australia needs to know about ideology in Xi Jinping's China"

John Garnaut takes a deep look at what drives China and "what Australia needs to know about ideology in Xi Jinping's China"

In 2018 Donald Trump finally turned his protectionist words into action by imposing sweeping tariffs on imports from allies and adversaries alike. While the use of tariffs to protect domestic industry is not new, attacks on the larger trading system are

In 2018 Donald Trump finally turned his protectionist words into action by imposing sweeping tariffs on imports from allies and adversaries alike. While the use of tariffs to protect domestic industry is not new, attacks on the larger trading system are

A Beijing professor says a catastrophic outcome in the China-US trade relationship is unlikely, so long as the US faces facts. They must recognise that trying to contain China economically will not solve their problems at home

A Beijing professor says a catastrophic outcome in the China-US trade relationship is unlikely, so long as the US faces facts. They must recognise that trying to contain China economically will not solve their problems at home

The Spinoff's Maria Slade looks at a new study from which the evidence suggests the trucking industry is in a race to the bottom

The Spinoff's Maria Slade looks at a new study from which the evidence suggests the trucking industry is in a race to the bottom

David Lublin argues that rising interest rates are reducing China's self-confidence and constraining its global ambitions. A fragile capital account is hardly a strong foundation for aggressive Chinese foreign policy

David Lublin argues that rising interest rates are reducing China's self-confidence and constraining its global ambitions. A fragile capital account is hardly a strong foundation for aggressive Chinese foreign policy

Mariana Mazzucato says that rather than measuring the value of economic activity purely by its price, capitalism will be more purposeful when recognising that value is created collectively by business, government, and civil society

Mariana Mazzucato says that rather than measuring the value of economic activity purely by its price, capitalism will be more purposeful when recognising that value is created collectively by business, government, and civil society

Economic trends and their impact on gold. The interplay between market risk and economic growth will drive demand in 2019, says the World Gold Council

Economic trends and their impact on gold. The interplay between market risk and economic growth will drive demand in 2019, says the World Gold Council

REINZ warns landlords they have less than 6 months to insulate rental properties or face a $4,000 fine

REINZ warns landlords they have less than 6 months to insulate rental properties or face a $4,000 fine

ANZ's Truckometer indexes are now clearly flashing warning lights about a slower growth path for the New Zealand economy

ANZ's Truckometer indexes are now clearly flashing warning lights about a slower growth path for the New Zealand economy

Even in the GFC, global investors saw US Treasuries as the safest asset available. But under Trump portfolio managers find themselves in rough seas with no port of call that can offer shelter from the storm

Even in the GFC, global investors saw US Treasuries as the safest asset available. But under Trump portfolio managers find themselves in rough seas with no port of call that can offer shelter from the storm

Kenneth Rogoff says with policy interest rates near zero in most advanced economies, there is little room for monetary policy to maneuver in a recession without considerable creativity. But those who think fiscal policy alone will save the day are stupefy

Kenneth Rogoff says with policy interest rates near zero in most advanced economies, there is little room for monetary policy to maneuver in a recession without considerable creativity. But those who think fiscal policy alone will save the day are stupefy

Brendon Harre sees a future for hydrogen trains and the end of the carbon era as hydrogen powers heavy transport

Brendon Harre sees a future for hydrogen trains and the end of the carbon era as hydrogen powers heavy transport

realestate.co.nz says the national average asking price steadied over 2018. Auckland goes sideways, but the Wellington and Otago regions had a record-breaking December

realestate.co.nz says the national average asking price steadied over 2018. Auckland goes sideways, but the Wellington and Otago regions had a record-breaking December

Brazilian President Bolsonaro joins the growing ranks of leaders – including America's Trump, Hungary's Orbán, and Poland's Kaczyński – who won power by vowing to end systemic corruption. But he is likely to join them in enabling much more of it

Brazilian President Bolsonaro joins the growing ranks of leaders – including America's Trump, Hungary's Orbán, and Poland's Kaczyński – who won power by vowing to end systemic corruption. But he is likely to join them in enabling much more of it

Yu Yongding argues that the Chinese government should pursue monetary and fiscal expansion to stabilise GDP growth and prevent the current slowdown from being excessively sharp

Yu Yongding argues that the Chinese government should pursue monetary and fiscal expansion to stabilise GDP growth and prevent the current slowdown from being excessively sharp

Now is as good a time as any to think about how you are invested in KiwiSaver. Here are five basic points to get you started. But remember, you need to think long-term and past the issues-du-jour

Now is as good a time as any to think about how you are invested in KiwiSaver. Here are five basic points to get you started. But remember, you need to think long-term and past the issues-du-jour

Koichi Hamada says that by ignoring trade history, and the fundamentals of game theory, the US President is driving 'trade diversion', all to the detriment of the United States

Koichi Hamada says that by ignoring trade history, and the fundamentals of game theory, the US President is driving 'trade diversion', all to the detriment of the United States

China deserve praise for lifting hundreds of millions of people out of poverty. But it's experience has also dispelled three myths about the impact of economic growth, according to Éloi Laurent

China deserve praise for lifting hundreds of millions of people out of poverty. But it's experience has also dispelled three myths about the impact of economic growth, according to Éloi Laurent