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—Household income spent on mortgages
In this week’s EconMinute, we take a look at the amount of household income spent on paying one’s mortgage across time.
Weekly EconMinute—Cost of natural disasters
In this week’s EconMinute, we take a look at the cost of natural disasters following the early start in 2023 to the wildfire season.
Weekly EconMinute—Labour productivity
In this week’s EconMinute, we take a look at labour productivity in Canada and the connection to wage growth.
Weekly EconMinute—Beef production emissions intensity
In this week’s EconMinute, we take a look at Canada’s beef production emissions intensity, and how we compare globally.
Weekly EconMinute—April 2023 Labour Force Survey
In this week’s EconMinute, we take a look at April 2023’s Labour Force Survey numbers and what they mean for Albertans.
Weekly EconMinute—Labour market in Alberta
In a special edition of the EconMinute, we use a Beveridge Curve to take a look at the state of Alberta’s labour market.
Weekly EconMinute—Health spending
In this week’s EconMinute, we take a look at every province’s spending on health and how Alberta compares.
Affordability and opportunity attract people to Alberta, but barriers to long-term growth and prosperity must be addressed
This economic report highlights that Alberta’s affordability advantage is attracting people to the province, but long-term prosperity could be at risk unless key challenges are addressed.
Weekly EconMinute—Update: Drivers of Canada’s emissions reductions
In this week’s EconMinute, we take a look at what’s driving Canada’s emissions reductions in the last few years.
Weekly EconMinute—March 2023 Labour Force Survey
In this week’s EconMinute, we look at March 2023’s Labour Force Survey numbers and what they mean for Albertans.