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What is the difference between automatically enrolling workers in KiwiSaver and putting a housefly sticker in a urinal for men to aim at? Any well-read economist will tell you that both are oft-cited examples inspired by behavioural economics and ‘nudge’ theory. Read more
New Zealand's gender pay gap has narrowed in recent months, but does that actually mean things have gotten better for women? Radio New Zealand's Insight talks with Dr Eric Crampton about the gender pay gap. Read more
For discerning voters who were getting worried about the splashing of taxpayers' cash this election, fear not. While National and Labour have been pulling out all the stops to get swing voters over the line, not all election policies are designed to buy votes. Read more
As part of their indepth look at the economy, 95bFM looks at work and income. Possible alternatives to the current welfare system include a universal basic income. Read more
Ending child poverty is the entire reason Jacinda Ardern got into politics. When Ardern announced in Monday's debate that she would march in the streets to end homelessness, it wasn't a political platitude. Read more
This year’s election campaign has been just a little bit crazy. But New Zealand remains the world’s last sane place, says The New Zealand Initiative. Read more
Imagine if no one had to pay for anything. Wouldn’t that be nice? Read more
You read it here first folks: we are one election bribe away from paying couples to procreate. Forget what you might have heard about personal responsibility and that you shouldn't have children you can't afford. Read more
Sensible and drugs. Two words that used to be unlikely bedfellows. Read more
I was nearly ready to blame the Government for all the things wrong with the country. But then at the weekend National kindly helped me to figure out which scapegoat deserves to be the target of my ire. Read more