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Eric Crampton: NZ Initiative economist on Nicola Willis' plan to rein in Government spending in the Budget
Manage episode 479876615 series 2098282
Nicola Willis is looking to further rein in Government spending in next month's Budget - but one expert has warned it won't go far enough.
The Finance Minister is slashing the operating allowance from $2.4 billion to $1.3 billion.
She's targeting a return to surplus in 2029.
NZ Initiative economist Eric Crampton says Government spending has been running too high for years - and cuts need to be made to save the situation.
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Manage episode 479876615 series 2098282
Nicola Willis is looking to further rein in Government spending in next month's Budget - but one expert has warned it won't go far enough.
The Finance Minister is slashing the operating allowance from $2.4 billion to $1.3 billion.
She's targeting a return to surplus in 2029.
NZ Initiative economist Eric Crampton says Government spending has been running too high for years - and cuts need to be made to save the situation.
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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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