Globally, specialised small firms are demonstrating the power of being better, not bigger. NZ could capitalise on the trend if it adjusts some long-held assumptions.
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It may feel like a complex, often unspoken emotion. But pleasure at the misfortune of others is common in business settings.
With a trillion-dollar trade surplus, is China’s goal really to make everything ‘better and cheaper’ at home? The reality is not so simple.
The latest inflation figures are an important piece of the puzzle for the Reserve Bank ahead of its next interest rate decision in February.
As many head back to work, fresh starts can open the door to change. But maintaining lasting momentum depends on what we build after the novelty wears off.
Things have come a long way since the 1980s. But women still do not have the equal economic access they deserve.
Workplace culture is still adapting to new hybrid rules and expectations. Here’s what I learned from companies and workers trying to get it right.
The prospects for interest rates lie in the stars.
Yes, there is evidence changing your desk set up can help with fat loss, improving cholesterol, blood pressure and metabolism. But try this before you buy.
Behind the allure of sun-soaked getaways lies a hidden risk of worker exploitation and modern slavery.
The social rules around money have struggled to keep pace with technology. But there’s a surprising way to rethink how you split bills that can make you feel better.
The ancient Greeks and Romans understood that “whoever has money sails with a fair breeze”.
Christmas lunch is over, all the presents are unwrapped. Now comes the hard part: paying for it all. Here are some steps to follow.
Before you box up your unwanted presents and head to the shops, here’s what Australia’s consumer law says about asking for a return, exchange or refund.
From societies without money to profiteering aliens, the world of Star Trek has more to say about economics than you might think.
Christmas can be joyful, chaotic and exhausting all at once. Three management experts share workplace leadership lessons to help us enjoy the festive season.
While businesses spend heavily on consultants, you could build these skills at home.
Making a three-step plan with your family – including creating a secret password or phrase – can help keep you safe these holidays and throughout the year.
Some regimes may be tempted to shut down the internet to maintain stability. But new research shows why reducing the wealth gap has become crucial for maintaining security.
Are recent gains against the US dollar just a blip – or the start of a new trend? A former Reserve Bank economist explains what to keep an eye on for the year ahead.
Backed by gold and a basket of member currencies, the UNIT is designed to reduce reliance on the US dollar, but major hurdles remain.
Hotels talk a lot about sustainability, but often it’s no more than a marketing ploy.
The drivers of the improvement are largely outside the government’s control. Meanwhile, total debt is projected to exceed $1 trillion for the first time by mid-2027.
The ban marks a departure from Australia’s traditional approach of preserving competitive processes rather than regulating prices directly.
The stagflation crisis of the 1970s stands as a clear warning of what might happen if the Fed’s independence is compromised.