April 26, 2019 The road to digital money Stephen Murchison From beaver pelts to paper money to digital currencies Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Topic(s): Bank notes, Central bank research, Cryptoassets, Cryptocurrencies, Digital currencies and fintech, Financial services, Financial system regulation and policies, Payment clearing and settlement systems
February 21, 2019 Price check: Inflation in Canada Sharon Kozicki, Jill Vardy, Laurence Savoie-Chabot Why prices change, and what it means for the economy. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Topic(s): Business fluctuations and cycles, Credibility, Expectations, Inflation and prices, Inflation targets, Inflation: costs and benefits, Monetary policy framework, Monetary policy transmission, Price stability
January 31, 2019 Making cents of wages Russell Barnett, José Dorich Ever wonder how your wages are determined? You’re not the only one who cares about your wages. At the Bank of Canada, we care about them a lot too. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Topic(s): Business fluctuations and cycles, Firm dynamics, Labour markets, Productivity
October 16, 2018 Keeping the financial system healthy Joshua Slive, Donald Coletti We are all better off if the financial system can weather a storm or two. And every one of us plays a role in keeping it that way. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Topic(s): Credit risk management, Financial stability, Financial system regulation and policies, International topics, Sectoral balance sheet
October 16, 2018 Navigating digital disruption and the economy Eric Santor Technology can enhance efficiency and help create new jobs, but challenges like automation's impact on employment also need careful consideration and proactive solutions. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Topic(s): Central bank research, Digital currencies and fintech, Digitalization, Economic models, Labour markets, Market structure and pricing, Productivity, Recent economic and financial developments, Service sector
September 28, 2018 The benefits of freer trade Stephen Murchison, Alex Chernoff Freer trade lowers prices and boosts economies, yet not everyone benefits equally. Fair policies are essential for balanced growth and widespread prosperity. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Topic(s): Balance of payments and components, Development economics, International topics, Recent economic and financial developments, Trade integration
September 28, 2018 Welcome to The Economy, Plain and Simple Donald Coletti The economy starts with you. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Topic(s): Credibility, Monetary policy communications, Recent economic and financial developments