Economic growth
Report
Markets are moving: the economic costs of Australia's climate inaction
This report looks at the economic impact that carbon border tariffs could have on Australia’s economy if appropriate measures are not taken to act on climate change now, in line with other key trading allies.
Briefing paper
The tale of Goldilocks and the three fears (about the minimum wage)
This article recommends that the New Zealand Government commission impartial research on a series of issues that continue to be raised in discussions of the minimum wage in New Zealand. The purpose of this research is to build an agreed fact base upon which debate can be had.
Working paper
Do workers share in firm success?
This document reports on the extent to which firm financial performance is passed on to workers in the form of higher wages and the degree to which this pass-through has changed over the period 2002-2018.
Report
Illusions of history: how misunderstanding the past jeopardises our future
The author of this report argues that the New Zealand Government risks misreading two episodes in New Zealand’s economic history, which may have consequences for current economic policy and outcomes
Report
Do workers share in firm success? Pass-through estimates for New Zealand
This document studies the extent to which firm financial performance is passed on to workers in the form of higher wages and the degree to which this pass-through has changed over the period 2002-2018.