The annual government budget statement is traditionally the time when the government restates its economic policy its economic policy direction, and outlines its economics goals. It also provides an opportunity for the public to assess the strengths and weaknesses of these policies. Read more
The concern over public sector education in New Zealand goes back over several years, some would say many years. Such concern has been only partly about the quality of education, about outcome. Read more
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
The interest in this topic flows from the importance of establishing an adequate set of policies to mitigate the economic consequences of a major natural disaster. 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
This submission is made on behalf of the New Zealand Business Roundtable to the review of disaster insurance policy. It is submitted that New Zealand's disaster insurance policy should be examined in the widest possible context of government policy toward natural disasters. 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