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Economists' analysis rubbishes National's foreign buyers tax numbers (www.rnz.co.nz)

submitted 1 year ago by Rangelus to c/politics

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When the details of this policy were released, it really didn't pass the sniff test. It seemed to rely on a huge increase in foreign buyers, above pre-ban levels, and ignored any potential reduction in sales due to the tax itself.

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[–] Dave 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

We need that thing they have some places in the US where you can write anyone's name in if you don't like the candidates. We can just all vote for the briscoes lady or something.

[–] luthis 4 points 1 year ago

Knowing my luck we would end up with the Chrisco's lady instead.

[–] eagleeyedtiger 2 points 1 year ago

Remember Paul the Octopus? I vote we just get an animal and have it decide what we do