economics News Archive
Faculty of Arts
The economics of hosting the Olympics, a good party and a bad hangover
February 19, 2014 —
Arguments for, and against, hosting the Olympic Games.
Globe and Mail: How about a government paycheque, for everyone?
February 3, 2014 —
Guaranteed annual income briefly explained
Faculty of Arts
Economist explains guaranteed annual incomes
February 3, 2014 —
Bringing a 1970s experiment back into the light; and one health researcher finds interesting results from it too
Discussing the politics of sport
February 3, 2014 —
U of M faculty members discuss the changing perception of sport and where it fits in society
Economists ask and answer: who is to blame for NHL ticket prices?
January 10, 2014 —
It's not the fault of owners or players
The price of ice and the cost of hockey
December 4, 2013 —
Economics professors and hockey parents, Ryan and Janice Compton blog about, well, economics and hockey
Globe and Mail: Commenting on the throne speech
October 18, 2013 —
Economics professor shares his wisdom