Newstalk ZB: Dr Eric Crampton discusses NZ's concerning structural deficit
Dr Eric Crampton
30 April, 2025
Dr Eric Crampton spoke to Heather du Plessis-Allan on Newstalk ZB about New Zealand's structural deficit, citing IMF figures that show it as "about the worst in the OECD" compared to GDP. He identified government spending growth to "well north of 30% of GDP" as the main issue and suggested potential cuts to pension programmes, health spending, and student loan subsidies. Listen below.