Brad Olsen

Brad Olsen

economist New Zealand

Brad Olsen is a principal economist at Infometrics, known for providing insights into New Zealand's economic trends, particularly in the tourism sector. His recent analysis highlighted a significant recovery in tourist arrivals to New Zealand post-pandemic, indicating that in December alone, visitor numbers reached 89% of pre-pandemic levels. Olsen's expertise has been instrumental in shaping understanding of the impacts of tourism on the economy, as well as the ongoing challenges faced by various markets.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
29,148
Power
1,159$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 7.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 29,148 $2,700,000 1,159$
Totals 1 67,886,011 29,148 $2,700,000 1,159$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Infometrics chief executive and principal economist Brad Olsen said higher international food and export prices for items like dairy products are contributing to domestic costs increasing too. 6

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: SocialLink launches grocery cost dashboard for Tauranga, Western Bay

United Kingdom United Kingdom: According to the chief executive of Infometrics, Brad Olsen, global supply problems and high demand for New Zealand’s products are driving local prices higher. 5

The Guardian: Butter madness: New Zealanders turn to churning as price of dairy staple soars | New Zealand

New Zealand New Zealand: Principal Infometrics economist Brad Olsen supported the funding boost, saying it would help these young people fulfil their potential. 8

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Budget 2025: Education’s $2.5b boost - Where the money is going

New Zealand New Zealand: Principal Infometrics economist Brad Olsen said it was better to inflation-adjust things but, since many were already adjusted, not doing this one was 'not as big of an issue'. 6

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Budget 2025: Economists split over Government’s student loan move

New Zealand New Zealand: Principal Infometrics economist Brad Olsen supported the funding boost, saying it would help these young people fulfil their potential. 7

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Budget 2025: Education’s $2.5b boost - Where the money is going

New Zealand New Zealand: Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen estimated lowering the age of eligibility by eight years, to 57, for Māori would have cost nearly $4 billion in 2024. 5

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Labour doesn’t support Te Pāti Māori policy for Māori to get NZ Super at earlier age

New Zealand New Zealand: Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen estimated lowering the age of eligibility by eight years, to 57, for Māori would have costed nearly $4 billion in 2024. 6

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Labour tight-lipped as Te Pāti Māori wants Māori to receive NZ Super seven to 10 years before everyone else