Remember when John Key declared that Working For Families was “communism by stealth”? I certainly do. But when Key took office he actually extended it. After yesterday’s budget the communism is no longer stealthy, it’s rampaging through the economy free range. How else can you describe the policy
Information Opinion Note: this article is an opinion piece. It is not intended as investment advice. Those seeking investment advice should consult a professional adviser. I thought I should wait a while before talking about the furore over My Food Bag, caused by insensitive remarks by Simon Henry, CEO of
Guy Hatchard hatchardreport.com Dr Guy Hatchard is an international advocate of food safety and natural medicine. He received his undergraduate degree in Logic and Theoretical Physics from the University of Sussex and his PhD in Psychology from Maharishi University of Management, Fairfield Iowa. Information Opinion From May 24 updated
Michael Bryant brownstone.org Michael Bryant works as a writer and researcher for the Health Freedom Defense Fund. Warning Long read: 3200 words The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) was founded in 1946 as a backwater quasi-governmental agency with a negligible budget and a handful of employees tasked with a
A recession is a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters. Talking to journalists a short while later [Robertson] conceded that the Budget financial figures would show a deterioration relative to the last
Robert Hughes aier.org Robert Hughes joined AIER in 2013 following more than 25 years in economic and financial markets research on Wall Street. Bob was formerly the head of Global Equity Strategy for Brown Brothers Harriman, where he developed equity investment strategy combining top-down macro analysis with bottom-up fundamentals.
Bryce Edwards Victoria University of Wellington – Te Herenga Waka democracyproject.nz Dr Bryce Edwards is Political Analyst in Residence at Victoria University of Wellington. He is the director of the Democracy Project. Warning Long read: 1891 words The government promised a major reform of New Zealand’s immigration system, but
Last week, it was announced that the Employment Court has ruled that three former members of the Gloriavale community were actually employees rather than volunteers, and that they should be considered as employees from the age of six until they left the religious group. As someone involved in the business
Trish Ruebottom McMaster University Madeline Toubiana L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa Maxim Voronov York University Canada Sean Buchanan University of Manitoba Trish Ruebottom is an associate professor of HR and management at the DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. Madeline Toubiana is associate professor and the Desmarais Chair
Thomas Doherty Brandeis University Thomas Doherty is a cultural historian with a special interest in Hollywood cinema. He is a professor of American studies at Brandeis University. He is an associate editor for the film magazine Cineaste and film review editor for the Journal of American History. Warning Long read:
Justin Hart brownstone.org Justin Hart is an executive consultant with over 25 years experience creating data-driven solutions for Fortune 500 companies and Presidential campaigns alike. Mr. Hart is the Chief Data Analyst and founder of RationalGround.com which helps companies, public policy officials, and even parents gauge the impact
Bryce Edwards Victoria University of Wellington – Te Herenga Waka democracyproject.nz Dr Bryce Edwards is Political Analyst in Residence at Victoria University of Wellington. He is the director of the Democracy Project. In the lead-up to the Budget, the Government has been on an offensive to promote the efficiency and
righttolife.org.uk Retail giant Amazon has announced that it will pay its US staff travel expenses for an abortion if the procedure requires them to travel further than 100 miles from their home. Reuters reports that Amazon told its staff that it would reimburse travel expenses for any of
I always say this. The economy is like a juggernaut, or a massive cruise liner: it takes a long time to change its direction. Labour has enjoyed the positive effects of John Key’s ‘rock star’ economy for the first four years of their government, because it takes a long
In the latest of her Please Explain cartoons, Pauline Hanson tackles the keyboard warriors. As the class tries to enter the room to hold a debate, they’re blocked by three keyboard warriors, who accuse them of hurting their feelings. Hanson ultimately shows the class that they can simply walk
