Jonathan Boston
Jonathan Boston is a professor of public policy at Victoria University of Wellington, renowned for his expertise in social policy and economic analysis. He has contributed significantly to discussions on welfare reform and the impacts of government policy on societal issues in New Zealand. In a recent news article, Boston commented on the rising Jobseeker numbers, highlighting the challenges posed by a flat economy and the government's efforts to reduce welfare dependency.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,817 | $210,000 | 123$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,822,233 | 2,817 | $210,000 | 123$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
Their proponents are familiar faces on the select committee circuit, Wellington academics and lawyers associated with Victoria University, Jonathan Boston, Eddie Clark, Graeme Edgeler, Dean Knight and Sir Geoffrey Palmer.
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New Zealand:
Opinion-maker Jonathan Boston was present during David Parker's final speech.
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New Zealand:
Victoria University Professor Jonathan Boston said the press statement from Collins did not include a great deal of detail about what the Government wanted to do.
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New Zealand:
Jonathan Boston expressed skepticism about the Government's ability to significantly reduce welfare benefit numbers.
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