Daylight Robbery
I was very disappointed with the recent housing announcements. Partly because they will increase my rent. Read more
21 May, 2021
Carbon’s creative destruction
Clean air is certainly the flavour of the month in Europe judging from the skyrocketing price of carbon. Since April last year, emissions units on the EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme (“ETS”) have nearly quadrupled from €15 to above €56 (NZ$95) this week. Read more
21 May, 2021
Submission: Inquiry into congestion pricing in Auckland
Here is our submission to the Transport and Infrastructure Committee on the inquiry into congestion pricing in Auckland. We broadly support the analysis and recommendations provided in the “The Congestion Question: Main Findings” (the Report). Read more
Dr Eric Crampton
20 May, 2021
Submission: Phasing out fossil fuels in process heat
Read our submission to the Ministry for the Environment on phasing out fossil fuels in process heat. The New Zealand Initiative fully supports New Zealand’s emissions targets. Read more
20 May, 2021
Podcast: Oliver Hartwich discusses the history of Eurozone troubles
In this podcast Oliver Hartwich discusses the history of the Euro and the future of Europe’s monetary union. If you would like to listen to our latest podcasts, please subscribe to The New Zealand Initiative podcast on iTunes, Spotify or The Podcast App. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
19 May, 2021
Unintended consequences of New Zealand's housing policy
In colonial India, Delhi had a little problem with cobras. Since cobras can cause unpleasant things, like death, a solution was needed. Read more
18 May, 2021
Eric Crampton discusses Govt's immigration announcement
The Government is turning its attention from low-skilled migrant workers and focusing more on 'high roller investors', with hundreds expected to arrive as a result of the new border exemptions. But the Government has sent a message saying industries that rely on low-skilled will need to change their ways. Read more
Dr Eric Crampton
18 May, 2021
Economic rationality long gone in Europe
It was an urgent warning that German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung published last week. Its authors warned of rising inflation, “massive social upheavals” and further political polarisation. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
18 May, 2021
Eric Crampton on the immigration reset
Chief Economist Dr Eric Crampton discusses the immigration reset on Radio New Zealand - The Panel hosted by Wallace Chapman.
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Dr Eric Crampton
18 May, 2021
Govt needs to rethink hostile approach to skilled migrants
Potential skilled migrants deserve a few warnings about what they are getting into in moving to New Zealand – the kinds of disclosures that are often mandatory in the private sector to ensure consumers can make informed decisions The Fair Trading Act’s provisions against deceptive and misleading conduct do not seem to apply to Immigration New Zealand. Caveat emptor. Read more
Dr Eric Crampton
17 May, 2021
Don’t stare at Brussels lest the Brussels stare back
The third column in our Insights newsletter is meant to be lighter. Something a bit wry or humorous – an amuse-bouche to close out the week. Read more
Dr Eric Crampton
14 May, 2021
Economic logic vs. politics
A worker producing $30 worth of widgets per hour but receiving a salary of $40 per hour would soon lose his job. No employer would be willing to subsidise their employees like that. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
14 May, 2021
Podcast: Eric Crampton and Graeme Jarvis on IP issues around the covid vaccines
In our latest podcast, Eric Crampton sits down with Graeme Jarvis, CEO of Medicines NZ for an in-depth chat about IP issues around the Covid-19 vaccines and how bottlenecking supply is keeping us from getting the world vaccinated.
Listen to the full podcast below (28 minutes):
The New Zealand Initiative · Eric Crampton and Graeme Jarvis discuss Covid-19 vaccine manufacturing and distribution Read more
Dr Eric Crampton
14 May, 2021
Housing Wealth and Consumption –Revisiting Pigou
New Zealand’s housing shortage causes a lot of misery. An inflexible housing system makes it very hard for supply to respond to changes in demand. Read more
14 May, 2021
NZ's labour markets have worked well, why overthrow them?
The Prime Minister is delivering on her main promise. Before the 2017 election, Jacinda Ardern promised to lead a "transformational" government. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
12 May, 2021