Where the Jobs Were in 2012
Not quite the end of the year, but still a good time to take stock of where the jobs were in 2012. See my post on the Globe and Mail’s Economy Lab here
Category: Canada
Bank of Canada Statement Likely to Be Dovish..
The Bank of Canada makes a rate announcement tomorrow and it is likely to be accompanied by a dovish statement. Se e my blog on Globe and Mail’s Economy Lab here
A Bearish View on the U.S. (sorry but there you are..)
The U.S. economy is still in a precarious place
Canada in 2060: Why Good Policy Now Matters
The world is headed for a slower growth phase thanks to demographics – but good policy can change things
Is Part Time Work the New Normal?
There are too many involuntary part time workers in Canada – but it is not clear that that trend is going to change anytime soon.
World is Slowing – but Canada has Options
Canada has the option of a rate cut if the world slows further.
More Canadians are Working But Are Wallets Getting Bigger?
More Canadians are working, but are they making more money?
Education is Pricey but Worth It
Going to university is pricey, but it still offers the biggest bang for the buck for most people.
Do Canadian Teachers Get Paid Too Much?
Teacher compensation is a hot issue right now n Canada. By international standards, though, Canadian teachers get paid pretty well.
My Top Five Things That Could Be a Problem ((I Didn’t Say Crisis) For the Global Economy
September really is like a New Year. Not only does school get into full swing, but everyone is back and work – and the real trading begins. Maybe that’s the reason that financial crises are more likely to start in the Autumn than in any other season. Let’s be clear: I am not looking for […]