Insights & Analysis
Our world is complex and ever changing. We need insightful ideas and solutions to the challenges we face as a province.
We offer unique and thoughtful insights, commentary, and analysis on the current social and economic issues in Alberta–and Canada.
Explore and share our latest work below.
Weekly EconMinute—Misery Index
In this week's EconMinute, we're talking about Alberta’s “misery index.”...
Weekly EconMinute—Fiscal sustainability
In this week's EconMinute, we're talking about fiscal sustainability of the...
Weekly EconMinute—The income gap of women in Alberta
In this week's EconMinute, we're talking about the income gap of women in...
Weekly EconMinute—October 2023 Labour Force Survey
In this week's EconMinute, we're talking about the October 2023 Labour Force...
Weekly EconMinute—Research and development (R&D) spending as a percentage of GDP
In this week's EconMinute, we're talking about research and development...
Mixed signals: Alberta economy strong but uncertainty colours future growth expectations
A quarterly economic report, helping keep the pulse on Alberta’s economy—the good, bad, and uncertain. Fall 2023 report available now.
Weekly EconMinute—Per capita economic growth outlooks
In this week's EconMinute, we're talking about per capita economic growth...
Weekly EconMinute—September 2023 Labour Force Survey
In this week's EconMinute, we're talking about the September 2023 Labour Force...
Weekly EconMinute—Job Vacancies and Unemployment
In this week's EconMinute, we're talking about job vacancies and...
Weekly EconMinute—Price levels versus Inflation
In this week's EconMinute, we're talking about price levels versus inflation....