Alan Bollard
Book notes: Economists in the cold war, by Alan Bollard
A geographically balanced review of key economists that shaped the world economy
RBNZ’s new governor rejects QE and capital controls
Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s Graeme Wheeler sees no need to introduce a ‘desperate’ measure such as quantitative easing in the country; rules out use of capital controls to limit kiwi dollar appreciation
New Zealand’s Bollard reveals next move
Outgoing governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand announces his next job; leaves central bank after 10 years as chief
Graeme Wheeler to replace Bollard as New Zealand governor
New Zealand unveils World Bank veteran Graeme Wheeler as replacement for RBNZ governor Alan Bollard
Asia-Pacific keeps rates on hold as Brazil surprises with 75bp cut
Korea, Indonesia and New Zealand keep benchmark interest rates on hold despite surprise 75 basis point cut by the Central Bank of Brazil to 9.75%
Bollard to leave Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Alan Bollard will not seek a third term as governor; Reserve Bank board to include candidates from abroad in search to replace him
RBNZ’s Bollard discusses earthquake contingency plans
Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor Alan Bollard outlines emergency measures adopted by central bank in preparation for future natural disasters
High barriers to entry creates credit premium: RBNZ’s Bollard
Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor Alan Bollard says large barriers to entry in New Zealand banking sector raises overall financing costs
RBNZ’s Bollard plays down benefits of macroprudential tools
Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor Alan Bollard says expectations that macroprudential instruments will bolster financial system must be realistic
Quake forces New Zealand to cut
Reserve Bank of New Zealand reduces benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 2.5% following February’s earthquake in Christchurch
RBNZ triggers contingency plans as earthquake strikes
Reserve Bank of New Zealand says it is collaborating with private sector to provide cash to earthquake-hit areas
RBNZ’s Bollard on international and domestic risks in 2011
Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor Alan Bollard identifies key risks to New Zealand economy in 2011
RBNZ’s Bollard: external shocks and internal rebalancing will prolong recovery
Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor Alan Bollard says Western countries have to contend with both external shocks and internal rebalancing
RBNZ reports NZ$111m loss
Reserve Bank of New Zealand makes loss after appreciation in New Zealand dollar, slashes dividend payment to government
NZ’s Bollard: goods tax to have temporary inflationary effect
Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor Alan Bollard says recent tax on goods and services will only have temporary effect on inflation
External debt could prove perilous: NZ’s Bollard
Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor Alan Bollard cautions that the country faces external debt imbalances; calls for deficits to be slashed below 5% of GDP
RBNZ: inflation targeting no guarantee of stability
Reserve Bank of New Zealand Monthly Bulletin shows more than targeting inflation alone is needed to ensure macroeconomic stability
Inflation targeting the best available option: RBNZ’s Bollard
Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor Alan Bollard says although the method has not always ensured stability, it is better than the alternatives
Opposition leader slams RBNZ’s inflation-targeting focus
New Zealand’s main opposition leader says his party will withdraw support for the central bank’s inflation targeting framework
No “urgency” to exit as Kiwis hold rates
Decision to stay at record low reflects recovery