Economics for public policy

My teaching style varies with student need, trying to meet individuals where they are and appreciating the barriers they may face.

Inequality erodes opportunity, and limited opportunity exacerbates inequality.

Inequality erodes opportunity, and limited opportunity exacerbates inequality.

The Canadian federal government has promised to modernize Employment Insurance for the 21st century and has been holding consultations to engage stakeholders and others.

When comparing many countries, not just the rich but also across the entire globe, researchers have consistently found that the higher the level of income inequality about a generation ago, the more strongly children’s adult prospects are tied to their fa…

It is the stated goal of the Canadian federal government to foster “a strong and inclusive labour market that provides every Canadian with opportunities for a good quality of life.”

The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy can reasonably thought of as an experiment not to be repeated.

This post is excerpted and adapted from my introduction to The Century Press edition of F.

Source: https://twitter.com/ESDC_GC/status/1364596131590791171 The Minister of Employment and Social Development in the Canadian federal government, Ahmed Hussen, recently tabled an annual report taking stock of the country’s poverty reduction strategy.

Interpreting job market statistics demands a lot of care right now.