Understanding economics

Unemployed, on the dole, or jobless?

No, they're not the same

Jul 1 •

Ganesh R Ahirao

Solemn, compelling, and overwhelming case to discard RSB in its entirety

My submission to Finance and Expenditure Committee covers two objections to the Bill. The first draws from the Waitangi Tribunal findings of breaches…

Jun 21 •

Ganesh R Ahirao

Yay, we're back on track (again)!

As night follows day, interest rates went up and now they are coming down

Feb 19 •

Ganesh R Ahirao

The scourge of the clickbait homily

The government is a household and we can't leave a mountain to debt to our children. And so austerity programmes are justified. Yes, we leave our…

Jan 12 •

Ganesh R Ahirao

Dancing with the elephant in the room

Debt is not to be ignored, but does need to be understood

Dec 18, 2024 •

Ganesh R Ahirao

Getting back on track

But, what track?

Aug 12, 2024 •

Ganesh R Ahirao

21:33

What is the economy?

aka responding to Budget homilies and other lazy headlines

May 15, 2024 •

Ganesh R Ahirao

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