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Christopher Ragan is an associate professor of economics at McGill University and is the author of What Now? Addressing the Burden of Canada’s Slow-Growth Recovery, published recently by the C.D. Howe Institute.

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June 30, 2015

Making the transition from today’s dairy industry to a larger and export-oriented one is possible, but it requires some assistance from government.

Making the transition from today’s dairy industry to a larger and export-oriented one is possible, but it requires some assistance from government.

Pacific trade deal an opportunity for Canadian dairy to expand and export

Christopher Ragan

June 16, 2015

Adam Smith was a Scottish social philosopher and a pioneering economist.

Adam Smith was a Scottish social philosopher and a pioneering economist.

opinion

Economist Adam Smith's greatest legacy is his balanced approach

Christopher Ragan

June 2, 2015

Christopher Ragan is an economist at McGill University and research fellow at CD Howe Institute.

Christopher Ragan is an economist at McGill University and research fellow at CD Howe Institute.

Where 1,000 economists reach the same conclusion

Christopher Ragan

May 18, 2015

The problems associated with socially responsible investing would be much easier to address if carbon pricing was a central part of the policy landscape.

The problems associated with socially responsible investing would be much easier to address if carbon pricing was a central part of the policy landscape.

Improved carbon pricing could make socially-conscious investing easier

Christopher Ragan

May 5, 2015

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne listens to questions from the media during an announcement that outlined a cap-and-trade deal with Quebec aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions.

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne listens to questions from the media during an announcement that outlined a cap-and-trade deal with Quebec aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions.

Independent agency needed to manage Ontario’s cap and trade

Christopher Ragan

April 21, 2015

The Peace Bridge in Fort Erie, Ont.

The Peace Bridge in Fort Erie, Ont.

Canada 2015: A remarkable economic transformation

Christopher Ragan

April 16, 2015

Ontario is joining Quebec and California in a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse-gas emissions.

Ontario is joining Quebec and California in a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse-gas emissions.

Four things Ontario’s cap-and-trade plan must get right

Paul Boothe and Christopher Ragan

April 7, 2015

Syncrude's oil sands plant at Mildred Lake north of Fort McMurray, Alta.

Syncrude's oil sands plant at Mildred Lake north of Fort McMurray, Alta.

Carbon pricing with a practical Canadian twist

Christopher Ragan

March 24, 2015

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.’s Primrose Lake oil sands project near Cold Lake, Alta.

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.’s Primrose Lake oil sands project near Cold Lake, Alta.

How to avoid the curse of Alberta’s boom-bust fiscal cycle

Christopher Ragan

March 10, 2015

The Petro-Canada gas station at Overlea Blvd. and Thorncliffe Park Drive in Toronto.

The Petro-Canada gas station at Overlea Blvd. and Thorncliffe Park Drive in Toronto.

There are no ‘good guys’ and ‘bad guys’ in climate change

Christopher Ragan

February 24, 2015

The Bank of Greece in Athens.

The Bank of Greece in Athens.

A necessary fiscal plan for Greece and Europe

Christopher Ragan

February 11, 2015

Stephen Poloz, Governor of the Bank of Canada.

Stephen Poloz, Governor of the Bank of Canada.

Stephen Poloz and his job are still misunderstood

Christopher Ragan

January 27, 2015

Finance Minister Joe Oliver answers a question during Question Period in the House of Commons in Ottawa on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015.

Finance Minister Joe Oliver answers a question during Question Period in the House of Commons in Ottawa on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015.

Balancing the budget would be bad timing by Ottawa

Christopher Ragan

January 13, 2015

German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrives to attend a welcoming ceremony for Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu in Berlin.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrives to attend a welcoming ceremony for Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu in Berlin.

Blame Germany for Europe’s economic nightmare

Christopher Ragan

December 30, 2014

A fisherman paddles the waters of the Kitimat Arm of the Douglas Channel in his canoe in northern British Columbia near where Enbridge plans to build its Northern Gateway pipeline terminal facility. The debate about how best to solve the problem of climate change has unfortunately become polarized. But the argument to “change everything” is as wrong as the argument to “do nothing.” The sensible middle way would use an ecofiscal approach.

A fisherman paddles the waters of the Kitimat Arm of the Douglas Channel in his canoe in northern British Columbia near where Enbridge plans to build its Northern Gateway pipeline terminal facility. The debate about how best to solve the problem of climate change has unfortunately become polarized. But the argument to “change everything” is as wrong as the argument to “do nothing.” The sensible middle way would use an ecofiscal approach.

The sensible middle in the climate change debate

Christopher Ragan

December 16, 2014

Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz.

Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz.

Poloz caught between debt and an oil price

Christopher Ragan

December 2, 2014

Concept of tax.

Concept of tax.

Another (macro) defence of Economics 101

Christopher Ragan

November 18, 2014

Job seekers meet with recruiters and career advisers at the Canada Job Expo.

Job seekers meet with recruiters and career advisers at the Canada Job Expo.

How to heal the deep scars from the financial crisis

Christopher Ragan

November 5, 2014

Syncrude’s oil sands plant at Mildred Lake north of Fort McMurray, Alta.

Syncrude’s oil sands plant at Mildred Lake north of Fort McMurray, Alta.

To ensure prosperity, Canada needs ‘ecofiscal’ policies

Christopher Ragan

October 21, 2014

University of British Columbia students are silhouetted as they wait to enter a ceremony where they received their degrees during a fall convocation ceremony.

University of British Columbia students are silhouetted as they wait to enter a ceremony where they received their degrees during a fall convocation ceremony.

In defence of Economics 101

Christopher Ragan