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Looking Past the 20th Century

Looking Past the 20th Century, a selection of long-term statistical trends that influence and shape public policy in New Zealand, by the Government Statistician, Len Cook, May 2000.

Contents


Introduction & overview
Demographic change
Changes in society
Sustainable global environment
Globalisation
Government & institutions
Knowledge economy
Trading
Culture & national identity
Work & opportunity
Social capital
Human capital
Environment
Investment & savings
A comprehensive view
Māori
Pacific peoples
Conclusions