Literature scan on the economic effects of social protection expenditure
August 11, 2020
NZIER report to a coalition of non-government organisations with an interest in poverty. NZIER prepared a literature scan to provide theoretical and evidential insights to a coalition of non-government organisations (with an interest in poverty) into the microeconomic and long term ma … Read more
Independent schools: What would a smart state do? Putting it simply
August 10, 2020
Independent Schools of New Zealand commissioned NZIER to review the role of the independent schools sector and to review the performance of state system schools. In brief we found that independent schools improve student outcomes with higher PISA scores and NCEA endorsement rates (aro … Read more
The social and economic costs of stroke in New Zealand : 2020 update
July 29, 2020
Stroke continues to be a significant contributor to the burden of disease, particularly for Māori and Pacific people. The economic and social costs of stroke can be reduced with cost-effective interventions, but access continues to be a challenge. Read more
Economic impact of research and development in the wine sector
July 1, 2020
Bragato Research Institute (BRI) commissioned NZIER to estimate the impact of research and development (R&D) in the wine sector, and the impact of BRI activities on the Marlborough region, the national winegrowing industry and the wider economy. Read more
Better outcomes through increased access to physiotherapy
June 11, 2020
This report considers the opportunity of greater use of physiotherapy to contribute to better health and economic outcomes for those with low pain back pain, stroke, and osteoarthritis. These three conditions were selected as leading examples of the potential that physiotherapy could … Read more
A new generation medicines policy : Improved access and equity for New Zealanders
June 3, 2020
NZIER produced a discussion paper for Medicines New Zealand in order to look at what kinds of leadership, funding, services, workforce and technologies are needed to support optimal use of medicines for better health outcomes for New Zealanders. Read more
The value of clinical research with modern medicines in New Zealand : Economic contribution and wide-ranging benefits
May 20, 2020
A report for Medicines New Zealand. Read more
Sustainable midwifery : Supporting improved wellbeing and greater equity
March 5, 2020
NZIER report to New Zealand College of Midwives. Read more
Estimating demand for competition analysis: A statistical exploration, and some possible applications
March 2, 2020
A report for Productivity Hub by NZIER, with the assistance of Cognitus Economic Insight. Read more