Inflation is largely understood within the confines of a closed economy. Yet, the very idea of a closed economy is increasingly theoretical. Global trade is … Read More
Emily is a Canadian financial blogger with multiple degrees in economics and extensive professional experience as a financial analyst. She was formerly a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Guelph's School of Agricultural Economics. Before that, she received an MA from the University of San Francisco in International Development Economics. She also has a BA in Math with a minor in Economics.
Factoring Inflation Into Your Retirement Plans
Inflation is certainly a thorn in the side of our retirement plans. The average Canadian can expect to live for about 82 years and according … Read More
Core Inflation Spikes Unexpectedly in March Despite Cheap Gas
Friday StatCan released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers for March. Year-over-year, Canada’s CPI was up 1.2%. Prices rose broadly across much of the economy, … Read More
Is Inflation Eroding Our Wages?
In order to maintain our standards of living, wages must grow as fast as prices rise. Otherwise, inflation eats away at our wages and we … Read More
