The Economy, Plain and Simple

Explaining economic issues that matter to you

Climate Change Is a Big Issue for Central Banks

Climate change is transforming the economy and financial system
Erik Ens
Erik Ens
Adrian Guerin
Adrian Guerin
November 19, 2019

How Canadians Pay for Things

From cash to contactless cards—what’s in our wallets?
Kim Huynh
Kim Huynh
October 24, 2019

The Road to Digital Money

From beaver pelts to paper money to digital currencies
Stephen Murchison
Stephen Murchison
April 26, 2019

Price Check: Inflation in Canada

Why prices change, and what it means for the economy.
Sharon Kozicki
Sharon Kozicki
Jill Vardy
Jill Vardy
Laurence Savoie-Chabot
Laurence Savoie-Chabot
February 21, 2019

Making cents of wages

Ever wonder how your wages are determined?
Russell Barnett
Russell Barnett
José Dorich
José Dorich
January 31, 2019

Going Digital

The future has no analogue.
Eric Santor
Eric Santor
October 16, 2018

Keeping the Financial System Healthy

We are all better off if the financial system can weather a storm or two. And every one of us plays a role in keeping it that way.
Joshua Slive
Joshua Slive
Donald Coletti
Donald Coletti
October 16, 2018

Trading Up

How countries benefit from freer trade.
Stephen Murchison
Stephen Murchison
Alex Chernoff
Alex Chernoff
September 28, 2018
Donald Coletti
Donald Coletti
September 28, 2018

Let Me Be Clear: From Transparency to Trust and Understanding

Governor Poloz talks about how the Bank is improving communications with the public and helping financial markets understand its monetary policy approach.
Stephen S. Poloz
Stephen S. Poloz
June 27, 2018

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