Robson, Omran - Fiscal stabilization – the gap between theory and reality
Intelligence Memos
Robson, Omran - Fiscal stabilization – the gap between theory and reality
To: Students of macroeconomics – and policymakers too! From: William B.P. Robson and Farah Omran Date: July 22, 2019 Re: Fiscal stabilization – the gap between theory and reality All students of…
The Bank of Canada missed an opportunity to raise rates - Globe and Mail Op-Ed
Op-Ed
The Bank of Canada missed an opportunity to raise rates - Globe and Mail Op-Ed
The Bank of Canada held its overnight rate constant at 1.75 per cent this week. Markets had completely priced this in, but nevertheless, there are reasons to be surprised by this decision, and…
Bank of Canada Should Hold Overnight Rate at 1.75 Percent for Next 12 Months, Says C.D. Howe Institute Monetary Policy Council
Council Report
Bank of Canada Should Hold Overnight Rate at 1.75 Percent for Next 12 Months, Says C.D. Howe Institute Monetary Policy Council
July 4, 2019 – The C.D. Howe Institute’s Monetary Policy Council (MPC) has recommended that the Bank of Canada keep its target for the overnight rate, its benchmark policy interest rate, at…

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