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Governance of Innovation Systems, Vol. 2: Case Studies in Innovation Policy

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15-Nov-2005

This book presents case studies on innovation policy governance in Australia, Austria, Belgium (Flanders), Finland, Greece, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway and Sweden. It provides fresh insight into how governments are striving to make innovation policy more coherent.

New Zealand: Competition Law and Policy in 2004-2005

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17-Oct-2005

In this report, the country summarizes the main developments in competition law and policy in 2004-2005.

Product market competition and economic performance in New Zealand

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26-Jul-2005

Annabelle Mourougane and Michael Wise

Economics Department Working Paper 437. The paper examines the current state of competition in a number of sectors that are important for the economy. Because of the country's small size and isolation, ...

Excerpt Economic Survey New Zealand 2005: Raising female labour force participation

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04-Jul-2005

Many mothers face financial or practical disincentives to work. Easing access to affordable care and reducing some disincentive effects of the Working for Families package, while taking account of fiscal ...

Economic Survey of New Zealand 2005

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04-Jul-2005

Recent economic performance has been impressive but challenges remain for competition policy, taxation, road infrastructure, labour market legislation, innovation, tertiary and early childhood education, ...

Economic Survey of New Zealand 2005: Enhancing public finances

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04-Jul-2005

Although New Zealand’s fiscal position is better than most in the OECD, the country faces ageing and other expenditure pressures. These demand a prudent approach to fiscal management in order to deliver ...

Economic Survey of New Zealand 2005: Human capital and labour utilisation

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04-Jul-2005

This chapter considers policies affecting human capital development and labour utilisation in New Zealand. Public funding in tertiary education could be more sharply focussed on labour market relevant ...

Economic Survey of New Zealand 2005: Improving the setting for stronger productivity growth

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04-Jul-2005

This chapter considers a range of policy settings that could be tweaked to further enhance productivity growth. Tax rules have adversely affected some funding streams, raising the overall cost of capital. ...

Economic Survey of New Zealand 2005: Product market competition and economic performance

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04-Jul-2005

The chapter examines the current state of competition and, because of the country’s small size and isolation, focuses on barriers to entry, investment and external trade, rather than standard indicators ...