economics News Archive
University of Manitoba injects $7.3 billion into Manitoba’s economy
October 20, 2023 —
The University of Manitoba contributed an estimated $7.3 billion to Manitoba’s economy in 2022-23, greater than 9 per cent of Manitoba’s recent GDP.
CBC News: Advocates take their case for a guaranteed basic income to the Senate
October 18, 2023 —
Advocates take their case for a guaranteed basic income to the Senate
September 30 to October 3rd, UM experts lend insights on #Mbpoli
October 3, 2023 —
A look at the final days of the 2023 provincial election
CBC Manitoba: Oil production in Manitoba in 2022 outpaced average volumes in 2021 but will slow: professor
September 12, 2023 —
Oil production in Manitoba in 2022 outpaced average volumes in 2021 but will slow: professor
Faculty of Arts
Psychology students rise to the top in Undergraduate Research Poster Competition
February 2, 2022 —
Congratulations to the Faculty of Arts students who came away as award winners in the Social Sciences and Humanities category of the 2021 UM Undergraduate Research Poster Competition.
Faculty of Arts
John Loxley’s legacy continues
January 12, 2022 —
Loxley had a particular passion for working with Canada’s First Nations communities. In the early 2000’s, while working as a Professor of Economics at the University of Manitoba, Loxley began advising the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada (FNCFCSC) and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). It was his work with these organizations in the study of the financing of First Nations child welfare that may be the most impactful of his legacy.
Faculty of Arts
Meet the new faces in Arts
October 6, 2021 —
The Faculty of Arts welcomes several new members with appointments beginning July 1, 2021.
Let’s not forget about precarious work in this federal election — and beyond
September 2, 2021 —
The pandemic is the backdrop to the ongoing federal election, and its attendant lockdowns have shone light on health and economic issues
Op-ed: Nothing saved by privatizing infrastructure services
August 26, 2021 —
'There is now a general consensus that the quality of publicly delivered services often exceeds that of private provision, and more recent studies suggest cost savings now are generally minimal'
Federal budget 2021: More is needed to break the poverty cycle
April 21, 2021 —
'After birth, adverse childhood experiences — including poverty — can lead to a wide range of challenges later in life'