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Economics


Is Canada Strong?
Overview The weakened Canadian economy has impacted the lives and financial positions of many Canadians, but young Canadians, such as undergraduate students, seem to feel a disproportionate amount of these impacts. The language used in the recent Canadian federal budget suggests that the sitting government is certainly aware that there are a lot of economic problems that Canadians are facing. The politics surrounding whether the budget would be passed or voted down dominated
Sam Burke
4 days ago4 min read


Political Pressure and Central Bank Independence: The Case of the U.S. Federal Reserve
At a time of increasing economic uncertainty, the United States Federal Reserve finds itself balancing employment, inflation, and expectations from the Oval Office. The September rate cut was more than just a routine monetary policy adjustment; it symbolized a greater shift in the political landscape of the Federal Reserve. With increased pressure from the White House to achieve short-term political goals with monetary policy, concerns are being raised about Fed independence
William Renner
Nov 244 min read


Look Harder - Youth Unemployment in Canada
Overview Youth unemployment has been a persistent issue in the Canadian economy. Recently, Ontario Premier Doug Ford stated that young people are not looking hard enough for work [1] . According to Statistics Canada, the youth unemployment rate in July 2025 was 14.6%, the highest since September 2010. Similarly, returning students aged 15 to 24 saw a 17.5% unemployment rate, the highest since July 2009 [2] . The effects of youth unemployment are significant. They pose long-te
William Hope
Nov 195 min read


A New Canadian Economy
By Josh Segal Tariffs. An ever-progressing issue in Canadian business and politics since newly inaugurated US President Trump has...
Josh Segal
Feb 243 min read


Balancing Acts: International Students, Housing, and Canada's Economic Future
Exploring the pivotal role of international students in Canada's economic landscape amidst a housing crisis.
Sara Ristic
Mar 23, 20246 min read


A Realm of Opportunity: The Untapped Potential of Frontier Market Investing
Frontier markets arise as a unique opportunity to diversify away from global systematic risk and generate high growth returns.
Avery Whelan
Feb 8, 20246 min read


Start the Chainsaw: Argentina’s Radical New President
In Argentina's recent election, the focus is on assessing the century-long economic system.
Christian Kassis & Sara Ristic
Nov 22, 20236 min read
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