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Why New Zealand's productivity lags behind small European nations
Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:37:14
Publish Date: 2025-10-09 21:01:22
Description: In this episode, Oliver talks to Michael Johnston about New Zealand's productivity paradox and why the country underperforms economically despite having strong institutions. They discuss lessons from small European countries like Switzerland, Ireland, Denmark, and the Netherlands, exploring how factors like decentralisation, foreign direct investment, trade integration, and national culture could help improve New Zealand's economic performance.
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