Early and decisive measures successfully prevented an outbreak of COVID-19 in Nauru, and as of January 2022 there have been no COVID-19 cases on the island. Strong pandemic policy measures supported the economy, which continued to expand in FY20 and FY21. Nauru's remoteness and size constrain...

The New Zealand economy is noteworthy in policy circles for its turnaround during the 1980s and early 1990s. Starting from a state of semi-autarky in the early 1980s, the country now has a much more flexible and efficient economic structure. In the 15 years to 1999, successive governments...

The New Zealand economy is noteworthy in policy circles for its turnaround during the 1980s and early 1990s. Starting from a state of semi-autarky in the early 1980s, the country now has a much more flexible and efficient economic structure. In the 15 years to 1999, successive governments...

New Zealand's sound management of the COVID-19 crisis has been effective in bringing infection rates quickly under control. Decisive fiscal and monetary policy responses have been instrumental in cushioning the economic impact. Although economic activity was hit hard initially, it has recovered...