The Economy, Plain and Simple

Explaining economic issues that matter to you

Complex concepts and current economic topics made simple—expand your economic knowledge with these short articles and engaging visuals.

How economic uncertainty disrupts investment

Business investment plays a pivotal role in economic growth.
Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple
July 17, 2025

Price check: Inflation in Canada

Why prices change, and what it means for the economy.
Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple
March 10, 2025

Learning more about Indigenous economies

Indigenous businesses make a valuable contribution to Canada’s economy, but we still have much to learn about what makes them distinct.
Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple
November 27, 2024

How high productivity helps fight inflation

Higher productivity helps keep prices down and wages up. It gives workers more money to spend and increases the value they get when they spend it. And it allows businesses to weather cost increases without having to raise prices. All together, these factors drive economic growth.
Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple
August 27, 2024

What drives up the price of groceries

Weather, energy prices, and labour and import costs all contribute to higher grocery prices
Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple
July 9, 2024

What labour force participation tells us about the economy

Labour force participation tells us how many people are active in the labour market and how many have dropped out of it. It is just one piece of a larger puzzle, but it is essential to understanding what is happening in the labour market overall.
Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple
June 26, 2024

What you pay for at the pump

Several factors help set gasoline prices: the costs of crude oil, refining, transporting, retailing and marketing gas, as well as taxes.
Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple
June 19, 2024

How higher interest rates affect inflation

When the Bank of Canada changes its policy interest rate, it affects every part of the economy – but that does not happen all at once. Learn more about how raising and lowering interest rates takes effect through the monetary policy transmission mechanism.
Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple
December 21, 2023

Exploring global value and supply chains

The things we buy come out of complex production chains that span the globe. Understanding these connections is crucial for today's economies.
Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple
June 30, 2023

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