Survive 2025: Tony Alexander counsels caution

Survive 2025: Tony Alexander counsels caution
Economist Tony Alexander sees a mild economic upturn ahead. (Image: NZME)
Garth Bray
The “survive to 2025” mantra needs a word removed, and that’s not the only cut required, according to independent economist Tony Alexander.“Don't think about surviving to ‘25 and thinking you're going to thrive in ‘25. It's going to be a relatively mild recovery; therefore, continue with your cost-cutting, continue with trying to find efficiencies and boost productivity,” Alexander told the Sharesies Shared Lunch podcast.He noted the interest in Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) governor Ad...

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