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The Pine Tree Paradox sets out a vision for New Zealand driven by innovation, not agriculture. While 'being innovative' is orthodox economic thinkinging in New Zealand today, our approach is not nearly bold enough. A clear-eyed review of our national strengths reveals that we are well-placed to transform our economy into a global centre of innovation. What is required is a world-class university; Stanford on the Waitemata. Parker contrasts our economic experience with that of Northern California and asks: why not us?

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Michael Parker is an equity analyst living in Hong Kong. Originally from Wellington, he has spent the last decade in San Fransisco, New Yourk and - on really good days - Waiheke. He has a law degree and bachelor of commerce from the University of Otago and an MBA from NYU.

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