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Would 'COVID loans' be a more affordable and sustainable way to support national economies?

Written by Richard Meade, Research Fellow in Economics, and in Social Sciences & Public Policy, Auckland University of Technology

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Faced with a COVID-19 pandemic of unknown severity and duration, governments around the world are looking for effective and sustainable ways to maintain economic confidence and employment.

Even New Zealand, where lockdowns have been few and short-lived, is confronting the reality of repeated lockdowns, especially since the...

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Overhead Crane Safety on Construction Sites
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WTO conference ends in division and stalemate – does the global trade body have a viable future?
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How AI is Reshaping Banking in Australia

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Tracksuit set for growth after $38M investment

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Deputy Launches Payroll in Australia: Purpose Built for Shift-Based Businesses

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How Notion is Addressing Australia's Tech Bloat and Productivity Challenges

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Konica Minolta Australia partners with Box to drive Intelligent Content Management

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