OECD says NZ's living standards framework positive but has gaps

OECD says NZ's living standards framework positive but has gaps
Rebecca Howard
By Rebecca Howard June 25 (BusinessDesk) - Treasury’s living standards framework reflects good practice internationally but has some data gaps, including in areas where New Zealand fares poorly, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development says.  "The concepts and indicators included in the dashboard are generally well-aligned with those measured in other countries, but there are gaps, including in some aspects of natural capital where New Zealand has experienced some downward trends or fares poorly," the OECD said in its lat...

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