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Showing posts with label New Zealand Institutions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Zealand Institutions. Show all posts

Saturday, March 5, 2022

Oliver Hartwich: Flying Blind


Even in ordinary times, it is difficult to govern a country well. During a crisis, it requires much greater skill, experience and judgment.

New Zealand faces several crises at once. The war in Ukraine is reshaping the global order. The pandemic is raging. World commodity markets are fragile. Supply chains are under pressure. Energy prices are soaring. Inflation is rising.

Challenges, threats, and severe risks abound. But does New Zealand have the institutions to handle them? Does the government have the necessary capabilities?

The core economic agencies in Wellington do not inspire confidence.