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Jan 2021
15m 46s

The "Perfect" Little Economy of New Zeal...

Economics Explained
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This is new Zealand, a picturesque nation whos economy looks to exclusively rely on throwing their tourists off cliffs in increasingly imaginative ways and being left off of world maps. But Australia’s little brother is so much more than that and it might truely be the world’s best managed economy. Everything from the world banks ease of doing business index ... Show More
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