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Choosing to compete
12 Sep 2006 | 128 Kb PDF | Essays
David Skilling discusses how to respond to hollowing out at a University of Auckland symposium.
KiwiSaver plus
07 Jun 2006 | 56 Kb PDF | Perspectives
David Skilling discusses how to expand the KiwiSaver scheme in The Independent.
Growing the New Zealand economy: The need for domestic capital
01 Jun 2006 | 101 Kb PDF | Presentations
David Skilling talks about the importance of increased domestic saving for growing the New Zealand economy.
KiwiSaver bill submission
25 May 2006 | 112 Kb PDF | Essays
The Institute proposes an expanded KiwiSaver Plus scheme.
Domestic capital key to prosperity
08 May 2006 | 67.8 Kb PDF | Perspectives
David Skilling discusses the importance of raising New Zealanders' savings.
Credit to Cullen for starting savings ball rolling
20 May 2005 | 56 Kb PDF | Perspectives
A good start on savings, but more needs to be done, writes Dr David Skilling in the New Zealand Herald.
Overview
Asset ownership is increasingly important for meaningful participation in society and the economy. Asset ownership enhances the ability of people to invest in the future and cope with shocks, and enables more New Zealanders to obtain the benefits of economic growth. Increased private savings will also generate powerful economic benefits. This project describes the nature of these economic and social benefits and offers recommendations to create an ownership society.