The US Central Bank has cut down its interest rate three times this year. What is the Bank of Canada’s next decision and it’s impact on Canada’s economy?
Tag: International Business and Economy
Canada’s NATO Podcasts: Interview with Charlotte Provost
Listen as Magdalena Surma interviews Charlotte Provost about her experience interning at the NATO Association of Canada.
Canada’s NATO Podcasts: Interview with Marko Gombac
Listen as Magdalena Surma interviews Marko Gombac. He is the Program Editor of the International Business and Economy Program at the NATO Association of Canada.
Talk to a Diplomat: Exclusive Interview
In this exclusive interview, the current program editors provide advice to the next round of interns.
The Race to Tehran: The European Drive to Revitalize Trade With Iran
On July 14, Iran and the permanent members of the UN Security Council signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. In this agreement, Iran promised to reduce its supply of low-enriched uranium, eliminate its stockpile of medium-enriched uranium and cut two-thirds of its centrifuges for a minimum of 15 years. In exchange for its compliance, Read More…
Escaping Poverty: Nobel Prize Winner Angus Deaton´s Impact on Developmental Economics
Michael Kang looks into the contribution and influence of recent Nobel Prize winner, Angus Deaton on the field of developmental economics. His ideas and research have changed the way we look at the measurement factors and standards used to describe economic well-being.
The Blame Game: Slowing Global Growth and the Impact of Emerging Markets
Since the 2008 financial crisis, Emerging Market (EM) economies have been the major drive of economic growth; however, the engine behind the growth is beginning to sputter. Of the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) who contribute 20% of global GDP, Brazil and Russia are both in recession while China has experienced dramatic Read More…
Why the Next Government Shouldn’t Raise Corporate Taxes
Christopher Scarvelis explores the threats and consequences of increasing corporate taxation in Canada.
The Marriage of Environment and Economics: A Review of Scott Vaughan´s “Trade and Sustainable Development”
The idea of sustainable development is fairly simple; a system of development that meets the needs of today while bearing in mind its ability to continue for the future. It is often the simplest of ideas which have the most perplexing complexities due to their openness and interpretation. Earlier this year, a group of thirty Read More…
Talk to a Diplomat: Episode XVI
Ian examines the role of technological innovation and the intelligence community.