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Economic Values and Beliefs of Māori and non-Māori
A large body of research shows that systems of beliefs and values can contribute to different economic and social outcomes. Cultures that believe luck and connections are more important to personal advancement than hard work,…
Collaboration brings opportunities for Victoria University and Motu
Victoria University has strengthened its position as a leader in public policy and economics research by signing a Collaboration Agreement with Motu Economic and Public Policy Research Trust. Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Commerce Professor Bob…
NZ’s Agricultural Productivity Report Card: Could Try Harder
The agricultural sector produces over 40% of total merchandise exports. Do dairy and sheep/beef farms contribute to New Zealand’s improving level of productivity? A study by researchers at Motu Economic and Public Policy Research - a…
New Zealand may feel dissatisfied because of Australia, study suggests
The Dominion Post and stuff.co.nz reported on our subjective wellbeing paper, taking the angle that kiwis may not make themselves happy always trying to beat the Aussies.
Which emissions scenarios are best for kiwi farmers?
New Zealand farmers have more at stake than most kiwis when it comes to how agriculture is included in global climate change policy. Researchers at Motu Economic and Public Policy Research found that what is…
Keeping up with the neighbours and happiness
It’s not just individuals who get a burst of happiness from doing better than their neighbours, it’s true across countries as well. Researchers at Motu Economic and Public Policy Research found that countries that raise…
ETS not lucrative for industry, says Suzi Kerr
Suzi Kerr talked to Radio NZ's Eric Frykberg about why industry does not do as well out of free allocations of greenhouse gas credits as is commonly believed. You can find out more about this issue…
Disaster Risk Reduction
Back in June, Arthur Grimes spoke at the NZ Symposium on Disaster Risk Reduction at a panel on Understanding Disaster Risk: Economic Risks and Resilience. Video of this panel is now available on youtube. Arthur's…
South Korean Radio interview Arthur Grimes
The South Korean English language radio programme tbs eFM Primetime, interviewed Arthur Grimes about material wellbeing and inequality.
The Age of Resilience
As momentum builds towards an international climate change agreement at the UN COP 21 conference in Paris, New Zealand and French experts discuss humanity’s capacity to adapt, become resilient and address the greatest challenge posed…
