Rodney Hide engages in a wide-ranging conversation with economist Dr Bryce Wilkinson about government (you and me) finances. Bryce gives us a timely reminder that there are no ‘free lunches’ and speaks to a recent article he wrote published at The New Zealand Initiative, of which he is a senior fellow. Bryce holds a PhD in economics from the University of Canterbury and was a Harkness Fellow at Harvard University.
“Of what relevance is the debate of what happened between 1840 and 1855?”
“Terminated by mutual agreement.”
“Artificial sweeteners, particularly aspartame, may contribute to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.”
“But changing bureaucracy takes more than speeches.”
“Appointments made in Wellington are just so corrupt it’s beyond belief.”
Seven incendiary devices were reportedly planted under multiple vehicles.
“Of what relevance is the debate of what happened between 1840 and 1855?”
“Terminated by mutual agreement.”
“Artificial sweeteners, particularly aspartame, may contribute to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.”
“But changing bureaucracy takes more than speeches.”
“Appointments made in Wellington are just so corrupt it’s beyond belief.”
Seven incendiary devices were reportedly planted under multiple vehicles.
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