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Behavioural economics can help us understand why Trump's slogans and argument framing work with his supporters, accessing basic human responses to perceived risks and rewards

Behavioural economics can help us understand why Trump's slogans and argument framing work with his supporters, accessing basic human responses to perceived risks and rewards

When online consumer markets first emerged, they were hailed for empowering shoppers, encouraging competition, and reducing costs. But it's been corrupted since then with online markets becoming markets in name only

When online consumer markets first emerged, they were hailed for empowering shoppers, encouraging competition, and reducing costs. But it's been corrupted since then with online markets becoming markets in name only

Motu research analysts on ending inequality in one ‘easy’ step, passing exams without studying, mansion taxes, volcanic smog, drug prices, whether carbon taxes kill jobs, the economic guide to picking a uni course, two obligatory Trump mentions, and more

Motu research analysts on ending inequality in one ‘easy’ step, passing exams without studying, mansion taxes, volcanic smog, drug prices, whether carbon taxes kill jobs, the economic guide to picking a uni course, two obligatory Trump mentions, and more

EY's David Snell assesses Grant Robertson's first Budget and concludes there's much more to do to boost all-important productivity growth

EY's David Snell assesses Grant Robertson's first Budget and concludes there's much more to do to boost all-important productivity growth

KiwiWealth's Diana Gordon, a big fan of legendary US investor Warren Buffett, finds herself reluctantly seeing truth in Elon Musk's opposition to a famous Buffett view

KiwiWealth's Diana Gordon, a big fan of legendary US investor Warren Buffett, finds herself reluctantly seeing truth in Elon Musk's opposition to a famous Buffett view

US Dollar Index spiked to 92.55 showing the wide ranging support for the greenback; NZD bounced off the low of 0.6900 midweek after the RBNZ left the benchmark rate unchanged at 1.75%; AUD continued its bullish run against the weakened NZD

US Dollar Index spiked to 92.55 showing the wide ranging support for the greenback; NZD bounced off the low of 0.6900 midweek after the RBNZ left the benchmark rate unchanged at 1.75%; AUD continued its bullish run against the weakened NZD

Long, slow, positive trends don’t make it to the front page or to water-cooler conversations. So we develop peculiar misperceptions, especially the idea that a preponderance of things are going wrong, says Bjørn Lomborg

Long, slow, positive trends don’t make it to the front page or to water-cooler conversations. So we develop peculiar misperceptions, especially the idea that a preponderance of things are going wrong, says Bjørn Lomborg

By abandoning thoughtful policymaking, the US has failed to articulate anything resembling a credible national strategy. A trade war with China, which is already benefiting them at America's expense, is a case in point

By abandoning thoughtful policymaking, the US has failed to articulate anything resembling a credible national strategy. A trade war with China, which is already benefiting them at America's expense, is a case in point

Overall customer satisfaction with banks rose in the year to March 2018, but only four banks made gains while five suffered slippage

Overall customer satisfaction with banks rose in the year to March 2018, but only four banks made gains while five suffered slippage

Interpretation of Orr's first MPS has been unrealisticaly conservative, ignoring the realities of our economy, says James Riley. The most likely direction of the NZD is up

Interpretation of Orr's first MPS has been unrealisticaly conservative, ignoring the realities of our economy, says James Riley. The most likely direction of the NZD is up

Infometrics' Brad Olsen with the top 10 things to know about the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax

Infometrics' Brad Olsen with the top 10 things to know about the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax

Westpac's Paul Clark assesses the prospects for the important, complex forestry sector, finds China demand likely to wane, local processing lacking advantages, and issues with both sustainability and carbon emission timing

Westpac's Paul Clark assesses the prospects for the important, complex forestry sector, finds China demand likely to wane, local processing lacking advantages, and issues with both sustainability and carbon emission timing

Rabobank says new dairy season should be the third in a row with the payout price 'starting with a six' – a shaky start possible but a strong finish anticipated

Rabobank says new dairy season should be the third in a row with the payout price 'starting with a six' – a shaky start possible but a strong finish anticipated

James Manyika and Myron Scholes identify three outstanding features of the current version of the famous Solow Paradox

James Manyika and Myron Scholes identify three outstanding features of the current version of the famous Solow Paradox

P.H. Yu argues that the survival of the existing international order depends on the West's willingness to reform it

P.H. Yu argues that the survival of the existing international order depends on the West's willingness to reform it

NZD remains stuck in a range against the USD between the recent high of 0.7050 and the low of 0.6985; RBNZ will announce their cash rate Thursday with no change from 1.75% expected; BOE will also announce their cash rate Thursday night NZ time

NZD remains stuck in a range against the USD between the recent high of 0.7050 and the low of 0.6985; RBNZ will announce their cash rate Thursday with no change from 1.75% expected; BOE will also announce their cash rate Thursday night NZ time

Mercer's David Scobie says inflation may be lying low at the moment - but it is lurking

Mercer's David Scobie says inflation may be lying low at the moment - but it is lurking

Kevin Loane checks how useful and realistic user rating systems are and decides, despite their obvious flaws, they are better having than not

Kevin Loane checks how useful and realistic user rating systems are and decides, despite their obvious flaws, they are better having than not

Geof Mortlock argues the prudential regulation of banks, insurers and non-bank deposit-takers should be moved from the RBNZ to a new regulatory agency

Geof Mortlock argues the prudential regulation of banks, insurers and non-bank deposit-takers should be moved from the RBNZ to a new regulatory agency

Sharon Forbes warns of the risks corporates expose themselves to when they alter the basis of products away from the assumptions consumers have historically had

Sharon Forbes warns of the risks corporates expose themselves to when they alter the basis of products away from the assumptions consumers have historically had

Given free trade, migration & foreign direct investment promise far-reaching potential gains for all parties involved, Koichi Hamada asks will we allow ignorance & political opportunism to prevent us from realising them?

Given free trade, migration & foreign direct investment promise far-reaching potential gains for all parties involved, Koichi Hamada asks will we allow ignorance & political opportunism to prevent us from realising them?

Road Transport Forum's Ken Shirley offers some 'far better' alternatives to the Regional Fuel Tax

Road Transport Forum's Ken Shirley offers some 'far better' alternatives to the Regional Fuel Tax

St John Craner says New Zealand should be a nation of foodies. What we produce should connect us

St John Craner says New Zealand should be a nation of foodies. What we produce should connect us

The 'Amazon tax' could easily come with an extra sting. In addition to GST, your purchase may also attract additional duty. Paul Smith wants this anomaly fixed, and fast

The 'Amazon tax' could easily come with an extra sting. In addition to GST, your purchase may also attract additional duty. Paul Smith wants this anomaly fixed, and fast

USD has extended its run against the NZD, which fell over 150 points as risk markets took a backseat to USD strength; NZD extended losses last week against the AUD; 10 year UST yield has diminished after rising to 3.035% late last week

USD has extended its run against the NZD, which fell over 150 points as risk markets took a backseat to USD strength; NZD extended losses last week against the AUD; 10 year UST yield has diminished after rising to 3.035% late last week