We need to modernize how we measure national wealth

Jan 18, 2020 11:45 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

I recently tried an experiment. I changed several light bulbs, and since one required a little rewiring, I sent my wife (also known as the majority shareholder) a bill for $110.50 (plus GST). In return, she sent me a bill...

The economic illusions of the Canadian election

Oct 26, 2019 07:37 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

As an economist, I approached voting in the Canadian federal election with deep ambivalence that was shared by most everyone I know regardless of vocation or political persuasion. Most expressed resignation and stated,...

What election tax promises will mean for your wallet

Sep 28, 2019 13:05 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Beware of politicians gifts, especially during election campaigns. Most political presents involve increased spending, but a growing list of promises have to do with changes to taxation. The Conservatives and Liberals,...

With a federal election looming, an appeal for politicians to stop buying us off

Sep 10, 2019 20:23 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

As Larry the Liquidator said in that not-so-classic film Other Peoples Money: I love money more than the things it can buy … but what I love more than money is other peoples money. With the federal...

It was time to walk away from Ontario's flawed basic income project

Aug 13, 2018 14:05 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Social and anti-poverty activists have greeted the dumping of Ontarios basic income pilot project with the usual lamentations. These critics of the new Conservative government argue the funds allocated to the project is a...