Maximising the value of water - NZIER Insight 4
September 23, 2009
New Zealand policy makers are paying growing attention to the way that water is allocated. As with any scarce resource, there are economic benefits from ensuring that water is distributed optimally across society. This Insight outlines how New Zealand's freshwater resources are curren … Read more
The problem with procrastination - NZIER Insight 3
August 10, 2009
Why is getting up in the morning so hard? You set your alarm at night for 5am to get up and go to the gym before heading to work. But when the alarm goes off getting up no longer seems like such a good idea and you hit snooze. You get notice of your bonus for the month and resolve to … Read more
Emissions targets : balancing environmental and economic objectives - NZIER Insight 2
July 30, 2009
The Government is currently determining its policy for a 2020 greenhouse gas emissions target policy and is inviting public input. The outcomes of the emissions target policy will have real implications for New Zealand households and firms. As is often the case with climate change dis … Read more
US and EU dairy subsidies risks - NZIER Insight 1
June 26, 2009
New dairy subsidies are a worry for New Zealand farmers. Read more