Policy Monographs
Policy Monographs (PM) are pieces directly commenting on government policy, new programs or legislation.
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Alcohol Policy and the Politics of Moral Panic
New Zealand’s proposed liquor legislation marks a return to old attitudes towards alcohol regulation that perversely believe, in part due to dubious economic analyses, that placing restrictions on access,... Read More
Superseding MMP: Real Electoral Reform for New Zealand
New Zealanders need to seize the opportunity of the upcoming referendum on electoral reform and reinvent their system of government. In Superseding MMP: Real Electoral Reform for New Zealand Luke Malpass... Read More
Should Australia and New Zealand Open Their Doors to Guest Workers From the Pacific? Costs and Benefits
Should Australia and New Zealand depart from their long term immigration policies to provide work places for short term seasonal guest workers from the Pacific. This monograph addresses the costs and benefits... Read More
Gambles with the Economic Constitution: The Reregulation of Labour in New Zealand
The proposed Employment Relations Bill will prove costly for New Zealand citizens and workers. This report, says the proposed legislation will ultimately drive up transaction costs and risks of job creation,... Read More
Reforming New Zealand Welfare - International Perspectives
This 1997 book provides a comprehensive overview of international research and debates about the welfare state, discussing inequality, poverty, and the consequences of ageing, with particular reference... Read More
