Economic growth at the local, provincial and national levels.
This post documents key characteristics of selected labour markets within Ontario. It establishes benchmarks for future assessments of these communities.… READ MORE
At its most granular level, the economy is composed of three fundamental factors: labour, capital and land. These factors interact… READ MORE
As documented earlier the global socio-economy has experienced historic growth since the first half of the nineteenth century. Higher per… READ MORE
This post is an update to an earlier post regarding the performance of the local economy in Sault Ste. Marie.… READ MORE
Headlines are linking interest rates, inflation and labour market as factors directly impacting short-term economic forecasts. Very simply, interest rates… READ MORE
The Great Moderation (GM) of the late 20th century faded into the economic turbulence of the 21st century with a… READ MORE
Statistics Canada is tracking and publishing value of retail e-commerce in Canada as a component of its monthly estimate of… READ MORE
This post deals with a local economic issue. The Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge provides residents of Ontario convenient land… READ MORE
The unemployment rate is a popular measure of well-being of the economy. It is a measure of the number of… READ MORE
High food prices and its effect on food security and global political stability is once again having its impact in… READ MORE
“Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack in everything
That’s how the light gets in.”
Leonard Cohen, Anthem (1992)
A retired economist just stumbling and bumbling along to the end of the road and having a grand time,.
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