Forecasting Team
Email: firstname.lastname@rbnz.govt.nz

Biography:

Analytical focus on issues with relevance to the economic outlook over the monetary policy relevant horizon. Prior to joining the forecast team in October 2007, Mark conducted research into household balance sheets as a member of the Issues/International Team.

Current research interests:

• Housing market and household balance sheets
• Emissions trading
• Issues relating to the world economy

Selected publications:

•         Smith, M (2007), “Microeconomic analysis of household expenditures and their relationship with house prices”, Reserve Bank of New Zealand Bulletin, December

•         Smith, M (2006), “What do we know about equity withdrawal by households in New Zealand?” Paper presented at Reserve Bank Workshop on ‘Housing, savings, and the household balance sheet’ November

•      Bollard A. and   Smith, M (2006), “Major global developments in the new millennium”, Reserve Bank of New Zealand Bulletin, June

•         Smith, M (2004), “Impact of the Exchange Rate on Export Volumes”, Reserve Bank of New Zealand Bulletin, March