Indicators of Skill Shortage

Author: Infometrics Ltd.

New Zealand, along with many other countries in the world, is experiencing a period of skill shortages. A lot of effort is spent trying to alleviate skill shortages through a variety of mechanisms. One of those mechanisms is immigration. It is difficult to measure skill shortages and determine when an immigration response is appropriate.

This discussion paper looks at some of the issues, difficulties, and considerations when measuring skill shortages for immigration purposes.

All publications in subject category: Immigration - Trends, Statistics and Summaries

     · Astronaut Families and Cosmonaut Couples
     · Benefit Receipt of Recent Migrants to New Zealand - 2006
     · Global Visa & Permit Survey 2008 Summary of Key Findings
     · Housing Markets and Migration: Evidence from New Zealand
     · International Migration Outlook – New Zealand 2008
     · International Migration, 1995-1998: A Report on Current Research and a Bibliography
     · International Trade Negotiations and the Trans-Border Movement of People: A Review of the Literature
     · Migrants In N.Z.: An Analysis of 2001 Census Data
     · Migrants in New Zealand: An Analysis of 1996 Census Data
     · Migrants in New Zealand: An analysis of Labour Market Outcomes for Working Aged Migrants Using 1996 and 2001 Census Data
     · Migration Trends 2005/06 Report
     · Migration Trends 2006/07
     · Migration Trends and Outlook 2007/08
     · Migration Trends Key Indicators Report : July 2009
     · Monthly Migration Trends : July 2008-June 2009
     · New Faces, New Futures: New Zealand
     · People on the Move: A study of migrant movement patterns to and from New Zealand
     · Skilled migrants in New Zealand: a study of settlement outcomes
     · The Economic Impact of Immigration on Housing in New Zealand 1991–2016
     · Trends in Residence Approvals (series)
     · Work Visas and Permits Research

All publications in subject category: Labour market trends and forecasts

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     · Examining Labour Market Outcomes for Maori
     · Forces for Change in the Future Labour Market of New Zealand
     · Labour Market Trends and Outlook - 1995
     · Labour Market Trends and Outlook - 1998
     · Labour Market Trends and Outlook - 1999
     · Labour Market Trends and Outlook - 2001
     · Labour Market Trends and Outlook - 2002
     · Migrants and Labour Market Outcomes
     · Older People in Work: Key Trends and Patterns 1991-2005
     · Trends in Youth Activity in New Zealand from 1985-2004