John Ballingall

John Ballingall

economist New Zealand

John Ballingall is an economist known for his insights into international trade and tariffs. He has recently been in the news for critiquing the average tariff figures presented in discussions about US goods, labeling them as 'garbage economics' and advocating for a more accurate measure that suggests tariffs could be closer to 20%. His analysis emphasizes the broader implications of tariffs on the global economy and the potential collateral damage to countries like New Zealand.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
2,110
Power
92$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 4,822,233 2,110 $210,000 92$
Totals 1 4,822,233 2,110 $210,000 92$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: John Ballingall discusses an alternative calculation regarding tariffs and their impact on the global economy. 5

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Why the US 20% tariff figure is ‘garbage economics’