by admin | Dec 18, 2023 | Economic Insights, Insights
In this week’s EconMinute, we’re talking about the inefficiency or “deadweight loss” of Christmas. Economists might be the Grinch that stole Christmas—or wanted to—and here’s why. While many hurry to buy something for everyone on their list before...
by admin | Dec 11, 2023 | Economic Insights, Insights
In this week’s EconMinute, we’re talking about Alberta businesses’ investment expectations. Business investment expectations offer crucial insight into future economic growth and the prosperity of Albertans. Our latest Business Expectations Survey...
by admin | Dec 4, 2023 | Economic Insights, Insights
In this week’s EconMinute, we’re talking about the November 2023 Labour Force Survey. Canadian labour market continues to cool: with November jobs growth (+24.9k jobs or 0.1%) trailing population growth, unemployment ticked up from 5.7% to 5.8%. Likewise,...
by admin | Nov 27, 2023 | Economic Insights, Insights
In this week’s EconMinute, we’re talking about Alberta’s “misery index.” The misery index is an indicator that gauges how the average individual is doing economically. It is a simple calculation (Misery Index = Unemployment Rate + Inflation Rate)...
by admin | Nov 22, 2023 | Economic Insights, Insights
In this week’s EconMinute, we’re talking about fiscal sustainability of the federal government. It’s not just households that are burdened with hefty debt payments; the same is true of the federal government. With interest rates high, many wonder if...
by admin | Nov 20, 2023 | Economic Insights, Insights
In this week’s EconMinute, we’re talking about the income gap of women in Alberta. Women, on average, earn less than men. This gap is the result of a wide range of factors, including differences in: hours worked, representation across industries, and...
