Economists are increasingly called upon by bureaucrats and government officials for policy advice. But economists have not always been able to present their ideas effectively. Read more
This study highlights the importance of labour relations in the tourism industry. Its main theme is the fundamental significance of the environment in which investment and operational decisions are made. Read more
This paper has been prepared on behalf of the New Zealand Business Roundtable and Federated Farmers of New Zealand. Its purpose is twofold: To distill and review recent and current initiatives taken by the Government to improve performance in ports and the shipping industry; and To identify further policy initiatives which will be needed to ensure that potential benefits are maximised. Read more
In addition to the publication of the series of research studies and submissions to official inquiries undertaken by the New Zealand Business Roundtable, its analysis and views on a number of issues have been presented in speeches, papers and articles given by representatives of the organisation. This volume is a collection of such material on a range of economic and social policy issues. Read more
"Industrial democracy" is a difficult concept to define. However, the underlying goal of better employment relations is to be supported. Read more
This paper is a contribution to the discussion of retirement income policy. It is not solely concerned with the future of national superannuation, which is too narrow a focus. Read more
Since taking office, the present New Zealand Government has followed policies which have had the stated aim of creating a more efficient economy and fairer society. It is currently engaged in a wide-ranging examination of the success of a number of social policies in meeting their fundamental objectives. Read more
This study is the min response by the New Zealand Business Roundtable to call by the Government for comment on tertiary education in New Zealand. The New Zealand Business Roundtable welcomes this opportunity, because we consider that substantial improvements are possible in our system of tertiary education. Read more
The approach of the New Zealand Business Rountable to labour relations issues has been based on an initial study, New Zealand Labour Market Reform, which was prepared in response to the Government's Green Paper on industrial relations and released in May 1986. A critique of the Government's policy decisions in the form of a submission on the Labour Relations Bill was released in March 1987. Read more