Marilyn Waring
New ZealandpoliticianFemaleb. 19525.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Marilyn Waring is a prominent New Zealand academic and former politician known for her critical work on economic measures, particularly her argument that GDP is an inadequate indicator of economic health as it overlooks vital contributions, such as unpaid labor and community work.
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Marilyn Waring is noted as the only woman in a historical photo of the National Party’s caucus.
Letters: Classroom violence solution won’t solve problemThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-08-08
New Zealand· 2026-08-08
Marilyn Waring was the sole female MP in the National Party during the 1980s and had a contentious relationship with Muldoon.
Former National Party president Sue Wood on Muldoon, the 1984 snap election and her new memoirThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-07-12
New Zealand· 2025-07-12
Marilyn Waring assembles a 'people’s select committee' to address pay equity issues.
Pay equity: Former National MP Marilyn Waring assembles ‘people’s select committee’The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-05-26
New Zealand· 2025-05-26
Marilyn Waring has written extensively on the notion that GDP is inherently sexist.
Inside Economics: Why the Kiwi dollar is so low and why it’s a good thing; plus, an alternative to GDP?The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-03-25
New Zealand· 2025-03-25
