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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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How to Apply for More Jobs in Less Time Using AI Automation

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Why Middle Australia Is Quietly Driving the Shift Away From Car Ownership

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Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

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Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

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

Compulsory super is higher than ever at 12%. But cutting it would hurt low-paid workers most

A crucial meeting aims to remake the WTO to fit the new global order

Gold is meant to be a ‘safe haven’ in uncertain times. Why is it crashing amid a war?

Is your ‘sustainable’ super funding fossil fuels or weapons? How to check the fine print

This is how the 1970s oil shock played out. There are lessons for the economy today

Prosecco makers lose out as Australia seals EU free-trade deal after 8 long years of talks

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

6 Alternatives To Traditional Burial Options

Men and young people more likely to be ageist: study

why Wesfarmers is ditching Coles

How to Apply for More Jobs in Less Time Using AI Automation

Why Middle Australia Is Quietly Driving the Shift Away From Car Ownership

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Global Thryv voices bring a sharper lens to International Women’s Day

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