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The effect of income on New Zealand children's behaviour: The influence of maternal stress and children's screen use
Authors: Arthur Grimes | Kate Prickett (nee Chambers) | Jaimie Monk
Working Paper
Income’s role explored,
Kiwi kid’s behaviour studied
Stress, screens may hold keys
This paper explores how a family’s income affects the behavioural development of children.
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…
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Motu Research announces winners of the Āheitanga Scholarship 2024Motu Research is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Āheitanga Scholarship, an award designed to bolster research capacity…