This paper illustrates the effects of using different distributions and summary measures, using New Zealand data for the period 2007 to 2011. Using an annual accounting period, alternative welfare metrics and units of analysis are investigated. In addition, the sensitivity to assumptions about...

If New Zealand's EFTPOS networks receive stronger use than similar networks overseas because of differences in price structures what motivations lie behind the structures each has chosen? An analysis of the economic history of networks in New Zealand and a number of other developed countries...

On January 27 the Justice Minister released a discussion document proposing to criminalise cartel activities such as price fixing and bid rigging. In this seminar Professor Evans will consider efficiency aspects of the Minister's proposal in particular the efficiencies which can arise when...

Professor John Creedy presents his reflections on the Tax Working Group Report (Report available here.) John presents his findings to a Wellington audience on Tuesday 23 February and in Auckland on Thursday 25 February.

Australia and New Zealand provide a unique set of comparators with which to examine similarities and differences in approaches to the regulation of foreign direct investment (FDI). By examining experience with regulation of FDI in these two states we show how they act in the governance space to...

Comments to the Federal communications Commission Washington DC on Broadband Study conducted by the Berkman Center for Internet and Society. NPB Public Notice #13; GN Docket Numbers 09-47; 09-51; 09-137.Prepared by Bronwyn Howell November 13 2009.

The economic purpose of an Overseas Investment Act (OIA) should be to enable foreign investment that has a positive (or at least non-negative) impact on a country's economic performance and to prevent investments which will likely have detrimental net effects. An examination of both the content...

In December 2010 the Government released the report of the group established to undertake the Stocktake of the ACC Accounts titled "Accident Compensation Services in New Zealand: The Performance of the ACC Scheme and Opportunities for Improvement". This seminar will cover those aspects of this...

Slide presentation by Lewis Evans to LEANZ members in Auckland on Monday evening 26 September 2011.