Ruth Richardson
Ruth Richardson is a former New Zealand politician and Minister of Finance known for her part in the economic reforms of the 1980s and early 1990s. She is recognized for her controversial fiscal policies that aimed to reduce government spending and reform welfare, and her legacy continues to influence debates on economic governance.
Born on Feb 01, 1950 (75 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| New Zealand | 6 | 5.50 | 0.54% | +20% | 4,822,233 | 31,000 | $210,000 | 1,350$ |
| Totals | 6 | 4,822,233 | 31,000 | $210,000 | 1,350$ |
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New Zealand:
Ruth Richardson is the Chair of the Taxpayers’ Union and is willing to debate Minister Willis.
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New Zealand:
Richardson, who resigned after Jim Bolger failed to give her a second term as Finance Minister in 1993, is aligned to Act.
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New Zealand:
Ruth Richardson agrees to debate the country’s fiscal position with Nicola Willis.
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New Zealand:
Ruth Richardson is the chair of the Taxpayers’ Union and a noted fiscal warrior from the early 1990s.
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New Zealand:
Ruth Richardson is a former National Finance Minister and critic of Nicola Willis.
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New Zealand:
Ruth Richardson was part of the government that conducted controversial asset sales.
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New Zealand:
Ruth Richardson is a former politician who has been mentioned in the context of critiques of Jacinda Ardern.
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New Zealand:
Ruth Richardson is noted for her arguments against excessive borrowing in New Zealand's economic policy.
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New Zealand:
Ruth Richardson was a powerful finance spokesperson under Jim Bolger, known for her controversial 'Mother of all Budgets'.
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New Zealand:
Ruth Richardson made significant decisions in her 1991 Budget with Jim Bolger's support.
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