Economic Policy Briefs

2026

Canadian Fiscal Policy in the 21st Century: Navigating shocks and post-crisis fiscal consolidation

By Lorenzo Arns, Rachel Attavar, Samir Janmohamed, Jacqueline Lo, Alexander Stoney & Mark Manger (Lab Co-Director)

Canadian Trade Diversification: Export-Enabling Oil & Gas Infrastructure

By Maya Iskandar, Callum Kent MacKay, Katherine Murphy, Tara Shivafard, Sydney Wisener & Mark Manger (Lab Co-Director)

Canada’s Healthcare System: A Fiscal Liability in an Aging Society

By Ayyan Tareen, Janelle Gunaratnam, Mishal Khan, Patrick Feng & Mark Manger (Lab Co-Director)

2025

China’s Real Estate Crisis: Structural Challenges and Policy Limitations

By Xia Bi, Zhenhao Ma, Iris Meng, Fiona Wang, Yipin Wang & Mark Manger (Lab Co-Director)

Adapting to an Aging Society: Challenges, Risks, and Reform Strategies for China’s Public Pension Investment

By Xia Bi, Zhenhao Ma, Iris Meng, Fiona Wang, Yipin Wang & Mark Manger (Lab Co-Director)

Cryptocurrency as a Speculative Asset: Regulatory Risks for Financial Stability

By Kyrylo Khutornyi, Zhuzi Wang & Mark Manger (Lab Co-Director)