Staff recommend pursuing small improvements.
Category: Economy
‘All models are wrong, but some are useful.’
–George E.P. Box, Statistician
Economics is a social science that is heavily reliant on theoretical models. So, much is open to debate, even among experts.
Economy
Reddell on windfall taxes
No way.
Economy
Safe speeds study claims savings, but are they imaginary?
Auckland’s speed limit study tried to race to conclusions, but ended up taking a few wrong turns on Benefit Boulevard and Assumption Avenue.
Economy
Deciphering New Zealand’s housing market
Optimism vs reality.
Economy
Economic Update: IMF review of New Zealand’s economy focuses on the impact of the Reserve Bank
RBNZ rate challenges NZ housing affordability and the unemployment rate trends upward as KiwiSaver funds experience decline.
Economy
NZ pork industry in a tug of war between quality vs cost
Local pigs can’t fly when regulation handicaps NZ farmers against overseas competition.
Economy
Population surge threatens Auckland’s housing balance
People multiply faster than homes.
Economy
Fuzzy criteria means ESG is always going to be subjective
It’s hard to rate businesses based on feelings.
Economy
Interest in E.S.G. fading: “The numbers speak for themselves”
Expect shifts back to safe havens.
