Brad Olsen
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.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 4 | 7.00 | 0.28% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 13,312 | $210,000 | 580$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 28,692 | $2,700,000 | 1,141$ |
| Totals | 5 | 72,708,244 | 42,004 | $2,910,000 | 1,721$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
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.
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New Zealand:
Brad Olsen is one of New Zealand’s leading economic commentators discussing staffing costs at Hawke’s Bay councils.
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New Zealand:
Principal Infometrics economist Brad Olsen supported the funding boost, saying it would help these young people fulfil their potential.
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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'.
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New Zealand:
Principal Infometrics economist Brad Olsen supported the funding boost, saying it would help these young people fulfil their potential.
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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.
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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.
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New Zealand:
Brad Olsen, chief executive at Infometrics, said talk of lower interest rates was 'wrong and borders on irresponsible'.
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New Zealand:
Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen said the drop in average length of benefit around 2020 and again more recently was consistent with more people going on to Jobseeker.
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New Zealand:
Brad Olsen is the Principal Economist at Infometrics who has warned about the fairness of current fiscal settings.
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