Eric Crampton
Kiwis optimistic about 2018
A new survey shows New Zealanders are very optimistic about 2018. The Roy Morgan survey shows 53% of New Zealanders think it will be better than 2017 and that compares with Australia where just 31%… Audio
What does new govt mean for immigration?
The the new government will follow Labour's policies when it comes to immigration, the coalition agreement with NZ First has revealed. The document made public yesterday briefly outlined how the… Audio
Nights Pundit - Right Thinking
Dr. Eric Crampton, head of research at The New Zealand Initiative joins Bryan to argue that New Zealand is the 'Outside of the Asylum'. As the rest of the world's going increasingly mad, New Zealand's… Audio
Nights' Pundit - Right Thinking
Eric Crampton is on to talk the rationales of individual freedom and personal responsibility, Eric is the head of research at The New Zealand Initiative. Audio
Nights' Pundit - Right thinking
Eric Crampton is on to talk the rationales of individual freedom and personal responsibility, Eric is the head of research at The New Zealand Initiative. Audio
Police and health officials told off by alcohol authority
The Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority has given police and health officials a telling off. It's urged those agencies to stop challenging liquor licensing applications just because they've… Audio
The economics of golf
Is it really economic good sense for the goverment to sponsor golf tournaments? We ask economist Eric Crampton. Audio
Eric Crampton
This week we're going to work through some of the economics of dating and marriage. Audio
The Trump presidency and its international implications
President Donald Trump's travel ban on the citizens of seven muslim-majority countries has dominated headlines around the globe this week. Canadian-born economist Eric Crampton, Negar Partow - a… Audio
Nights' Pundit - Right Thinking
Eric Crampton, head of research at The New Zealand Initiative, examines inequality and poverty in New Zealand. Audio
Public funding for a boxing match
Economist Eric Crampton is appalled by the suggestion that there be any government money put into Joseph Parker's next fight. He joins the panel to express his digust on the matter. Audio
Nights' Pundit - Right Thinking
Eric Crampton, head of research at The New Zealand Initiative, on why he thinks interest free student loans need to go. Audio
Interest-free student loans: success or failure?
A new report by the think tank The New Zealand Initiative finds that the scheme has failed to help students from poorer backgrounds access tertiary education. Kathryn Ryan speaks to head of research… Audio
Nights' Pundit - Right Thinking
The rationales of individual freedom and personal responsibility with Eric Crampton, head of research at The New Zealand Initiative. Audio
Housing
Do you long for a firm strategy to solve Auckland's housing problems? Do you think that's possible? What would it be? Former Economics lecturer Dr Eric Crampton is Head of Research at The New Zealand… Audio
Fat and sugar taxes no silver bullet for obesity: group
A public policy think tank says sugar taxes are seen as a silver bullet to reduce obesity but the jury's still out on whether they work. Audio
Nights' Pundit - Right Thinking
The rationales of individual freedom and personal responsibility with Eric Crampton, head of research at The New Zealand Initiative. This week he tackles the sticky topic of sugar tax. Audio
Minimum wage - How high is too high?
This week saw the minimum wage increase by 50 cents to $15.25. Those who argue against significant increases to the minimum wage claim it will price some of the most vulnerable workers out of jobs… Audio
Nights' Pundit - Right Thinking
The rationales of individual freedom and personal responsibility with Eric Crampton, head of research at The New Zealand Initiative... economics and digital content: copyright, censorship and… Audio
Gender diversity in leadership positions
Economist Eric Crampton discusses gender diversity in leadership positions. Audio
