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The coming unemployment surge

Economically Speaking: John McDermott on the real pain in the labour market.

New Zealand will soon see double-digit unemployment rates, something last seen 30 years ago.

Covid-19 has already had a major impact on high-profile companies, with the likes of Air New Zealand being forced to make large-scale redundancies; around a third of its 12,500 staff are in jeopardy and

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John McDermott Tue, 12 May 2020
Contact the Writer: john.mcdermott@motu.org.nz
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