Reading Time: 4 minutes The economy will bounce back, even if some businesses don’t. But don’t expect a rapid recovery after COVID-19 recedes
Tag: World economy
COVID-19 will prompt a rethink of globalization
Reading Time: 4 minutes In the wake of COVID-19, we need to reconfigure our economy and society so they are less vulnerable to external shocks
Why social engineering and business shouldn’t mix
Reading Time: 4 minutes Firms can hardly thrive without compensating employees well, maintaining good relations with suppliers and being environmentally friendly
Oil glut, COVID-19 crisis punishing world crude prices
Reading Time: 3 minutes With demand and supply shock acting simultaneously, crude markets are imploding. And this is just the tip of the iceberg
Environment big winner from the COVID-19 pandemic
Reading Time: 4 minutes There are many positive environmental outcomes as the result of a dramatically slower economy
How do we shake China’s firm grasp after COVID-19?
Reading Time: 3 minutes We have surrendered far too much control of the economy to the Chinese, from sports equipment to broader supply chains
Where does the economy go after COVID-19?
Reading Time: 4 minutes We need to fundamentally change how capitalism works, in part by recognizing intangible assets like human and natural capital
Canadians need help now – so cut their taxes
Reading Time: 3 minutes Tax relief is instantaneous. Money is simply left in the hands of those who need it. There’s no application to be processed
The crude story behind the Russia/Saudi oil war
Reading Time: 3 minutes Coupled with the coronavirus, the oil battle is hurting economies all over the world, including Canada and particularly Alberta
Will a pandemic and an oil price war bring cheaper food?
Reading Time: 4 minutes The global economy is being hammered. The good news is consumers may see cheaper food prices but there’s a big, dark cloud on the horizon