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Russian, Chinese and American economic narratives

Posted on September 16, 2017 by

Some convince with numbers, most with stories.  When stories turn into national narratives, history is made. Narratives turn complexity into simplicity, and give identity and purpose.  Individuals can be conflated into a nation state akin to a single person: “China … Continue reading →

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Kinship, modernism and Donald Trump

Posted on August 24, 2017 by

Kinship, modernism and Donald Trump Kinship-based societies are based around extended family relationships.  They transmit learning and beliefs vertically, from elders to children.  They may limit women’s rights, and have larger families.  These societies meet kin obligations, yet may permit … Continue reading →

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How innovation can fulfil our future

Posted on February 15, 2017 by

By Peter Winsley, 15 February 2017 Malaise[i] in developed countries can be countered through productivity growth.  This creates wealth for those working productively, and for social transfers and expanded services.  However, people want meaningful work and empowered lives, not compensatory … Continue reading →

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What caused the mess we are in, and how do we get out of it?

Posted on January 15, 2017 by

By Peter Winsley 16 January, 2017 Inequality, social malaise, and identity-based extremism result from productivity trends, technological change, globalisation, and business models.  These sit within tax, labour market, competition, trade, intellectual property and other policy settings that governments can change.  … Continue reading →

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Overcoming child poverty, with the future in mind

Posted on December 6, 2016 by

Overcoming child poverty, with the future in mind By Peter Winsley, December 2016   Child poverty in New Zealand can be defined as an economic and sociological state that impedes children reaching their full potential. Poverty in New Zealand is … Continue reading →

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Maori, identity and socio-economic development

Posted on July 30, 2016 by

Maori, identity and socio-economic development By Peter Winsley, July 2016 Introduction Maori[i] always wanted to do better economically.  Their ancestors migrated to Aoteoroa for a better life.  Their culture rapidly adapted to new technological and institutional opportunities and circumstances.  From … Continue reading →

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How can we achieve better socio-economic outcomes

Posted on February 29, 2016 by

How can we achieve better socio-economic outcomes? Incomes, net worth, choices in life, health and social cohesion all help constitute socio-economic well-being.  How can we achieve better socio-economic outcomes in future? Good socio-economic outcomes are determined by environmental (when and … Continue reading →

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