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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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

One way into Hamlet is through Ophelia’s madness.  Before Claudius murdered Hamlet senior, Ophelia has a life narrative, cultural confidence, and an integrated self.  She lives in a settled state that has seen off its enemies.  Both the King and … Continue reading →

Developed democracies in the early 21st century are facing similar problems of debt, low domestic savings rates, ageing populations, rising dependency ratios and social spending and the pressures these place on public finances.    The trend has been away from … Continue reading →