All Publications
The emperor has no clothes: NZ’s vulnerability in the global economic and financial crisis
22 Feb 2009 | 278 Kb PDF | Perspectives
This article describes New Zealand’s vulnerability in the face of ongoing financial instability and defines the issues needing to be addressed by New Zealand.
The end of the golden weather
11 Dec 2008 | 336 Kb PDF | Essays
This essay describes the scale and nature of the current global financial crisis and economic slowdown.
Economy on the edge (updated)
03 Nov 2008 | 151 Kb PDF | Essays
This updated joint NZX/New Zealand Institute paper outlines New Zealand's exposure to the financial crisis and proposes a series of responses.
Economy on the edge
10 Oct 2008 | 267 Kb PDF | Essays
This joint NZX/New Zealand Institute paper outlines New Zealand's exposure to the financial crisis and proposes a series of responses.
Global competitiveness report
08 Oct 2008 | 65 Kb PDF | Presentations
This presentation describes New Zealand's ranking in the latest World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report.
New Zealand’s economic future in 7 minutes
22 Jul 2008 | Perspectives
David Skilling talks about the need for action to improve New Zealand's economic future.
Playing the long game: Strategic priorities for the trans-Tasman economic relationship
18 Jul 2008 | 282 Kb PDF | Essays
This essay discusses a possible next generation of trans-Tasman policy.
The trans-Tasman economic relationship
13 Jun 2008 | 160 Kb PDF | Presentations
Background material prepared for the Australia-NZ Leadership Forum, held in Wellington in June 2008.
The New Zealand economy: priorities for action
01 May 2008 | Perspectives
Top NZ scientist Prof Paul Callaghan interviews David Skilling about the future of the New Zealand economy, and the priorities for action.
Delivering on the broadband aspiration: A recommended pathway to fibre for New Zealand
02 Apr 2008 | 190 Kb PDF | Presentations
This presentation outlines a proposal to accelerate the deployment of fibre.