Other issues
-
The Effect of Incarceration on Future Earnings
In this article, Dr. Bruce and Mr. Aldridge find that the literature regarding the effect of a criminal record on income suggests incarceration has a relatively small effect on lifetime earnings. Those who have been incarcerated tend to have lower levels of income than those without a criminal record, not because incarceration has changed their… Continue reading
-
Are Data from the 2011 Census Reliable?
In this article, Dr. Bruce examines the reliability of the 2011 Census income data. In the past, completion of the long form census was mandatory. In 2011, however, completion of this form was voluntary and the response rate decreased. While this created statistical problems concerning the reliability of the data, Statistics Canada had anticipated these… Continue reading
-
Economica’s Privacy Policy
This article provides a brief description of Economica’s privacy policy in light of Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act. Continue reading
-
Why have automobile insurance premiums been rising?
This article attempts to identify the causes of the dramatic increases in automobile insurance premiums that have been reported over the last two years. Continue reading
-
Policies to deal with rising premiums
This article investigates a number of government policies that have been suggested for reducing automobile insurance premiums. Continue reading
-
Management fees
In this article Derek Aldridge briefly discusses the concept of management fee awards for injured plaintiffs. He addresses the possibility that, while a plaintiff will incur additional costs when using a financial manager, she may also earn a higher return on her investments. Continue reading
-
What is Econometrics?
In this article Chris Bruce and Kelly Rathje explain the fundamental principles of “econometrics”. Continue reading