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| New Zealand Association of Economists | |
|---|---|
| Name | New Zealand Association of Economists |
| Formation | 1957 |
| Type | Professional association |
| Headquarters | Wellington, Wellington |
| Region served | New Zealand |
| Membership | Economists, academics, policymakers |
| Leader title | President |
New Zealand Association of Economists is a professional association founded to represent practicing and academic economists in New Zealand, including members from Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, and regional centres. The association connects professionals from institutions such as University of Auckland, Victoria University of Wellington, University of Otago, Massey University, and University of Canterbury with policymakers from Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Treasury (New Zealand), and local government bodies like Auckland Council and Canterbury Regional Council. It engages with international organizations including the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and regional partners such as Australian National University and University of Melbourne.
The association was established in the late 1950s amid postwar developments involving institutions such as University of Auckland and Victoria University of Wellington, and against a backdrop of economic debates linked to events like the Wellington waterfront dispute and policy shifts of the Fourth Labour Government of New Zealand. Early figures associated with its formation had ties to research centres including the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research and public service departments such as New Zealand Treasury and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Over decades it has intersected with notable New Zealand economists and public intellectuals connected to Ruth Richardson, Roger Douglas, Arthur Grimes, Michael Reddell, and Don Brash, and has adapted through periods of structural reform exemplified by the Rogernomics era and responses to global events like the Global Financial Crisis of 2007–2008 and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The association promotes research, professional standards, and policy dialogue among members from universities such as University of Canterbury and University of Otago, research organisations including the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research and Motu Economic and Public Policy Research, and public agencies such as Statistics New Zealand and Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. It organises topical sessions on issues tied to the Resource Management Act 1991, trade matters with partners like Australia and China, fiscal issues linked to Fiscal Responsibility Act 1994 debates, and monetary discussions referencing the Reserve Bank Act 1989. The association collaborates with international bodies such as the Econometric Society, Royal Economic Society, and the Asian Development Bank to promote methodological exchange and policy-relevant analysis.
Membership comprises academics from University of Auckland Business School, policy analysts from New Zealand Treasury, central bankers from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, consultants from firms with links to Deloitte, PwC, and KPMG, and postgraduate students from programmes at Waikato Management School and Victoria University of Wellington School of Accounting and Commercial Law. Governance follows a committee structure with an elected President, Council members, and subcommittees that liaise with bodies such as the Royal Society Te Apārangi and professional groups like the Institute of Directors in New Zealand. Corporate and institutional members include think tanks like Motu Economic and Public Policy Research, independent research institutes such as the NZIER, and government agencies like Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health that engage on sectoral policy research.
The association hosts annual conferences rotating among centres including Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin, attracting speakers from universities such as Harvard University, University of Cambridge, London School of Economics, Australian National University, and policy institutions like the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. Its conference themes have addressed topics linked to the Emissions Trading Scheme (New Zealand), housing markets in relation to Auckland housing crisis, and labour market issues connected to the Employment Relations Act 2000. It publishes conference proceedings, working paper series, and newsletters that draw contributors from journals such as The Economic Record, Journal of Economic Literature, and regionally focused outlets like Australian Economic Review, while fostering links with editorial boards at Econometrica and Journal of Political Economy.
The association recognises excellence through prizes and awards named for prominent economists and benefactors associated with New Zealand scholarship and policy, echoing traditions seen in awards such as the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences and regional recognitions at bodies like the Royal Society Te Apārangi. Awards celebrate contributions across research, teaching, and public policy, highlighting work connected to institutions including Motu Economic and Public Policy Research, NZIER, Reserve Bank of New Zealand, and university departments at Victoria University of Wellington and University of Auckland. Recipients often have links to international fellowships and honours such as appointments at London School of Economics, chairs at Australian National University, or visiting positions at Princeton University and University of Chicago.
Educational programmes engage postgraduate students from departments like University of Otago Economics Department and Massey University School of Economics and Finance, and provide professional development for analysts at New Zealand Treasury and central bankers at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Outreach activities include public seminars, media commentary involving outlets such as New Zealand Herald, Stuff.co.nz, and Radio New Zealand, and collaboration with school initiatives in partnership with organisations like Teach First NZ and Royal Society Te Apārangi. The association also supports student prizes, mentorship schemes with universities such as University of Canterbury and Victoria University of Wellington, and joint events with international partners including the Econometric Society and Asian Development Bank.
Category:Economics organizations Category:Professional associations based in New Zealand