Migration is an important element in the functioning of the world economy. As well as alleviating domestic labour shortages, migrant workers bring new knowledge and skills which can boost the productivity of the firms they work in. This paper examines how migrants contribute to productivity in New Zealand.

This study uses tax data from the Longitudinal Business Database to estimate the firm-level average interest rate on liabilities.

This report explores the key characteristics of firms at New Zealand’s productivity frontier through the use of Stats NZ’s Longitudinal Business Database.

This research highlights different aspects of competition within industries in New Zealand.

This paper addresses two questions: what characteristics are associated with entrepreneurship (starting a self-employed business); and which sorts of entrepreneurs are more successful (create jobs)?