We wanted to better understand the changing New Zealand economy, and who better to explain it than superstar economist Shamubeel Eaqub. Below, the first of six short videos featuring Shamubeel giving it to us straight while sitting comfortably in a classic Kiwi chair. First up: the pros and cons of globalisation.

This video is part of The New Economy, a pop-up section which takes a critical look at the issues and challenges facing the New Zealand economy.

Starring: Shamubeel Eaqub

Directed by: José Barbosa

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The New Economy content is brought to you by The Spinoff in association with Kiwibank.