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Earnings bunching at benefit abatement thresholds: evidence from recent policy changes
Authors: Dave Maré | Dean Hyslop
Working Paper
Government income support policies face a balance between providing adequate income, maintaining work incentives, and managing fiscal costs to the government. Recent changes to abatement thresholds in Aotearoa New Zealand aim to improve support and…
Working for fun? The impact of employment in the arts sector on wellbeing
Authors: Arthur Grimes | Trinh Le | Thomas Benison
Working Paper
Despite the prospect of adverse financial and employment outcomes, the labour market for arts workers is often characterised with an excess supply of workers.
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Āheitanga Thesis scholarship - applications CLOSED for 2024Every year, Motu Research offers a one-year $10,000 scholarship pool to enhance research capacity in Aotearoa’s Māori community. It is…