In a working paper written by three senior staff economists for the Swiss-based Bank of…
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No time to rejoice
This traditionally is a time for rejoicing, celebrating the Miracle of Christ’s birth. Others…
The athletic tail is wagging the university dog for donations
Almost all graduates of post-secondary institutions remain enthusiastic supporters of their alma…
Inconvenient truths about the final costs to environment of global warming
Gradually, the public is becoming aware of the significant impact on climate change caused by our…
Maximizing investments is not easy when economy is unsettled
The general conclusion from an analysis of the stock market is that nearly all of the investment…
Wheat board offered farmers some efficient marketing
The dismantling of the Canadian Wheat Board by the Stephen Harper administration is very troubling…
No easy answer
Investors nowadays are confronted by difficult choices. Unfortunately, there are no easy answers…
A worrying sign
A year or so ago a financial “expert” stated investors should liquidate their…
Illogical
Population experts seemingly are puzzled by a strange phenomenon. As people get wealthier, they…
Bad advice
Many people are looking for help to manage their finances. Many unsophisticated turn to financial…
Sobering thoughts
Most of us are aware of the irrational behaviour of the stock market. However, recently that has…
Short-termism
A major puzzle in the current economic scene is the absence of business investment. Corporate…
Misplaced enthusiasm
The first Gilded Age in the United States occurred in the late 19th century. Then that nation was…
Regulating the regulators
According to a recent report from CIBC, Canada has been in a boom in small business promotion.…
Moral hazards
Even though we are slowly recovering from the “Great Recession,” it is appropriate that…