How to deal with oil shocks and inflation

About this episode

Jim Stanford discusses the impact of energy prices and inflation on Canada's economy with host Amanda Lang.

Most Canadians are still adjusting to the inflation that has settled across our economy from the last big geopolitical disruptions. Now a new one threatens to send prices higher again... all this at a time when Canada is trying to rebuild its own economic engine. Jim Stanford is the director of the Centre for Future Work and one of Canada’s most prominent economists. He speaks with host Amanda Lang about the far-reaching impact of energy prices, social capital and leaning into Canada’s strengths.

People in this episode

Host: Amanda Lang

Guest: Jim Stanford

Topics covered

• oil shocks
• inflation
• economic impact
• energy prices
• Canada's economy

Keywords

• oil shocks
• inflation
• Canada
• energy prices
• economic engine

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Centre for Future Work

Places: Canada

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