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Dispelling myths: Reviewing the evidence on zoning reforms in Auckland
Authors: Stuart Donovan | Matthew Maltman
Working Paper
In 2016, Auckland began to tackle its housing crisis by adopting zoning reforms that allowed for more housing on most of its urban land. The results? Housing supply increased, rents decreased, and tens of thousands…
The effect of income on New Zealand children's behaviour: The influence of maternal stress and children's screen use
Authors: Arthur Grimes | Kate Prickett (nee Chambers) | Jaimie Monk
Working Paper
Income’s role explored,
Kiwi kid’s behaviour studied
Stress, screens may hold keys
This paper explores how a family’s income affects the behavioural development of children.
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Congratulations to the winners at the 34th Australia New Zealand Econometric Study Group MeetingIn February, Motu Research hosted the 34th Australia New Zealand Econometric Study Group meeting (ANZESG) in Wellington.