Economy
The Mighty Temptation of a Value-Added Tax
At a recent conference held by the Hamilton Project, participants looked at various methods by which Washington could achieve fiscal balance. One of the proposals ……Read More
Economy
Economy
The Post-Great Recession Recovery This Time it Really is Different
A recent publication from the Bank of Canada supplies a concise review of the impact of the Great Recession on the American economy and how ……Read More
Economy
The End of the Shale Era: Big Shift in Junior Oil Exploration – Interview with Chris Cooper
The oil and gas game can be a tricky one for junior companies, but if played right the pay-off can be massive. At a time ……Read More
Economy
America’s Aging Highway Infrastructure Ignoring the Obvious
The most recent iteration of the State of the Union address hinted at the President's leanings towards investing in America's failing infrastructure through a "Fix-it-First ……Read More
Economy
Canada’s Indebted Seniors
A recent survey by Ipsos Reid for TD Economics gives us an interesting insight into Canadian household debt. While overall Canadian household debt grew at ……Read More
Economy
Canada’s Cash Hoarders
In developed nations around the world, politicians are prone to harp on the issue of lowering corporate taxes. Politicians directly link lower taxes with economic ……Read More