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New Zealand's Productivity Crisis: Innovation Stifled by Finance

6/14/2025

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New Zealand's economy is grappling with serious productivity issues, as highlighted by the IMF. The shift from innovation to labor expansion has led to a disappointing GDP per hour worked. Additionally, a financial system that prioritizes property-backed firms stifles vital support for high-growth sectors like technology, jeopardizing future productivity improvements.

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Story summary

New Zealand's economy is grappling with serious productivity issues, as highlighted by the IMF. The shift from innovation to labor expansion has led to a disappointing GDP per hour worked. Additionally, a financial system that prioritizes property-backed firms stifles vital support for high-growth sectors like technology, jeopardizing future productivity improvements.