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Abstract
Join the Treasury's Chief Economic Advisor, Dominick Stephens for a presentation on the latest economic and fiscal outlook.
The Treasury published the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update on 17 December 2024. Join this seminar if you would like to better understand the Treasury's economic and fiscal forecasts which underpinned its latest picture of the state of the economy.
The Treasury's Chief Economic Advisor will outline the Treasury's position on the international and New Zealand economic outlook; and the implications for forecasts of aggregate fiscal indicators, such as revenue and the Government's operating balance and debt indicators. Dominick will also explore the outlook for productivity growth and the role of migration in driving future economic activity.
About the presenter
Dominick Stephens is responsible for ensuring that the Treasury's policy advice on lifting New Zealand living standards is supported and strengthened by sound economic theory and evidence. As part of that role, Dominick is responsible for the Treasury's economic forecasts.
Prior to coming to the Treasury in 2021, Dominick was Chief Economist at Westpac New Zealand for a decade, leading its team providing forecasts and research on the New Zealand economy. He is a respected analyst, adviser and commentator on a range of economic and market issues, from housing policy to monetary policy and climate change. He was formerly an Economist in the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's forecasting team and modelling unit.
Dominick is from Christchurch and graduated from the University of Canterbury with a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Economics.
Material and video recording
Presenters' slides and a video recording of the presentation will be made available here within a few days of the presentation. A transcript and captions for the video may take longer to prepare.