The Economy, Plain and Simple

• June 26, 2024

  What labour force participation tells us about the economy

  

  Labour force participation tells us how many people are active in the labour market and how many have dropped out of it. It is just one piece of a larger puzzle, but it is essential to understanding what is happening in the labour market overall.

  Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple
• June 19, 2024

  What you pay for at the pump

  

  Kun Mo

  Several factors help set gasoline prices: the costs of crude oil, refining, transporting, retailing and marketing gas, as well as taxes.

  Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Topic(s): Exchange rates, Inflation and prices, Market structure and pricing