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The market is not our master — only state-led business cooperation will drive real economic recovery

Written by Jonathan Baker, Lecturer in Business Strategy, Auckland University of Technology

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The market is not our master — only state-led business cooperation will drive real economic recovery

Worker exploitation can hide in plain sight. Here’s how to ensure an ethical summer holiday

In a world of digital money, what’s the right etiquette to split the bill with friends?

‘Weights of gold in bullion’: how the ancients invested in precious metals

Deep in holiday debt? How to start repaying overdue credit and buy now, pay later bills

Can you ‘live long and prosper’ by learning economics from Star Trek? Or is that ‘highly illogical’?

Can you return gifts without a receipt or packaging? A legal expert explains

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

New laws can shine light on foreign influence, but agents will remain in the shadows

Every worker is entitled to be safe at work, but casual workers can fall through the cracks

Which stocks should you be monitoring in 2021, and how do you keep tabs on them

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

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