Economics

The North American cannabis industry is poised to become one of the fastest growing and lucrative markets in our economy.

Water privatization requires an overhaul if it is ever to be a truly successful model.

Canada's economic recovery plan involving increasing interest rates is likely to create potential hurdles for consumers reaping the benefits of smaller interest payments.

Private equity investment into professional sports can be a potential boon for the industry going forward.

Current Canadian federal spending poses long-term risks for the health of the country that cannot be remediated with alternative theories like MMT.

UBI offers new hope to many Canadians amid struggling economic circumstances.

The digital transformation of cash will be for the benefit of all.

Green energy will make Alberta great again.

Recovery spending must account for the unequal economic burden on women.

A cautionary tale on cutting the cord of traditional macroeconomic policy.

Why an old, defunct idea may be poised for a comeback.

Canada should empower municipalities to tailor reopening strategies that suit their local needs.

Alternative private capital models better serve SMEs needing capital injection.

Canada’s Unmatched Resilience in Times of Crisis.

Shahmeer writes about the follies of a society run by the wealthy and well-connected.

In luxury markets like this, however, nothing too disruptive tends to stick. Value is placed on the craft and historical roots rather than the practicality often accompanying innovation.

Year after year, Canadians watch multi-billion-dollar tech companies either collapse or flee to the bay area, and are left asking why their country seems unable to create long-term high-tech growth

As winter has set in across Canada and federal members of Parliament return to the House of Commons, public interest in fiscal policy seems to have waned. Discourse surrounding the federal deficit has been scarce.

When people do not have to constantly worry about self-sustenance through fulfilling their basic needs, they focus on specialization, leaving everyone better off. This cycle of innovation is ultimately what drives economic development and how standards of living rise.