The Costs and Benefits of Covid-19 Lockdowns in New Zealand and Australia: an Economist’s Perspective

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We are delighted to feature below a guest piece by New Zealand economist Dr Martin Lally.

Read the full paper below to learn why Dr Lally concludes ‘that the GDP losses from the covid lockdowns significantly exceeded the (conventional) value of the lives saved.’

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  • Martin Lally is a former Associate Professor in Finance at Victoria University of Wellington. He is currently involved in economic consulting work, primarily for regulators involved in price capping natural monopolies.

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Second “Progress through Science and Freedom” Conference

ASF’s second conference again brings together thinkers and community leaders to share learnings, formulate plans and help establish new and emerging networks and organisations to restore a thriving Australian society founded on science and freedom.

Friday 15 November 6:00PM – 8:00PM – Social drinks

Saturday 16 November 8:30AM – 5:30PM – Conference – panel discussions

Saturday 16 November  7:00 PM to Late – Conference Dinner

Sunday 17 November 8:30AM – 3:00PM – Conference – discussion, news updates and workshops