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Economist doubts fiscal unit's impact
Economist says NZ's fiscal plan unit won't change election outcomes.
In brief
Economist says NZ's fiscal plan unit won't change election outcomes. Economist Michael Reddell argues independent fiscal units don't affect election results despite political promises. Originally reported by RNZ.
National's fiscal plan
National unveiled a $1.2m every three years fiscal unit to evaluate party policies.
Economist Reddell's view
Reddell says National's costings aren't credible but won't change election outcomes.
“aren't credible”
Luxon's confidence
Luxon remained 'extremely confident' in figures despite no public modeling.
“extremely confident”
Fiscal unit challenges
Unit would be constrained by parliamentary independence and face political resistance.
Green Party stance
Swarbrick wants costings unit but criticized National's plan for ignoring poverty issues.
“would be happy to see this if I believed a word that Nicola Willis was saying”
Fiscal debate focus
Reddell says voters prioritize policies over fiscal details in elections.
“people voted on policies, character and technical capability”
The big picture
Economist Michael Reddell argues independent fiscal units don't affect election results despite political promises.
