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Earnings bunching at benefit abatement thresholds: evidence from recent policy changes
Authors: Dave Maré | Dean Hyslop
Working Paper
Government income support policies face a balance between providing adequate income, maintaining work incentives, and managing fiscal costs to the government. Recent changes to abatement thresholds in Aotearoa New Zealand aim to improve support and…
Micro-geography and public tenant wellbeing
Authors: Arthur Grimes | Philippa Howden-Chapman | Conal Smith | Kimberley O'Sullivan | Lydia Le Gros | Rachel Kowalchuk Dohig
Working Paper
The micro-geography of people’s wellbeing depends on house and neighbourhood characteristics.
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Motu Research awards 2024 Sir Frank Holmes Prize - to Amelia FarrarMotu Research is thrilled to announce Amelia Farrar has been awarded the prestigious Sir Frank Holmes Prize for 2024.