Q+A Budget Special 2025: Dr Crampton weighs in on national budget shortcomings

Dr Eric Crampton
TVNZ
23 May, 2025

Dr Eric Crampton talked to John Campbell on 1News Q+A Budget Special 2025  describing the Budget as "underwhelming" in terms of economic growth and fiscal consolidation. While noting some positive aspects like targeted spending and accelerated depreciation, Dr Crampton highlighted that government spending remains high and surplus projections are weak, even by the end of the forecast window. Watch below.

 

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