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Recommendation

Ensure an appropriate consideration of future generations in project evaluation

Section: 7.1. Better decision-making

How

Undertake an inquiry into the appropriateness and consistent application of New Zealand’s social discount rate policy, which determines how much weight is placed on future outcomes relative to present-day outcomes when analysing public infrastructure investments.

Who

  • Te Waihanga | New Zealand Infrastructure Commission
  • Te Tai Ōhanga | The Treasury

When

2027 - 2031

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