Producer Heterogeneity, Value-Added, and International Trade Staff working paper 2016-54 Patrick Alexander Standard new trade models depict producers as heterogeneous in total factor productivity. In this paper, I adapt the Eaton and Kortum (2002) model of international trade to incorporate tradable intermediate goods and producer heterogeneity in value-added productivity. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff working papers Research Topic(s): Economic models, International topics, Productivity, Trade integration JEL Code(s): F, F1, F11, F12, F14 Research Theme(s): Models and tools, Economic models, Structural challenges, International trade, finance and competitiveness
Comparing Forward Guidance and Neo-Fisherianism as Strategies for Escaping Liquidity Traps Staff analytical note 2016-16 Robert Amano, Thomas J. Carter, Rhys R. Mendes What path should policy-makers select for the nominal rate when faced with a liquidity trap during which the effective lower bound binds? Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff analytical notes Research Topic(s): Central bank research, Economic models, Inflation and prices, Interest rates, Monetary policy framework, Monetary policy transmission JEL Code(s): E, E4, E5 Research Theme(s): Models and tools, Economic models, Monetary policy, Inflation dynamics and pressures, Monetary policy framework and transmission
December 8, 2016 Viola Desmond chosen as the Bank NOTE-able woman to be featured on new $10 bank note Media Relations Gatineau, Quebec Governor Stephen S. Poloz, Minister of Finance Bill Morneau and Minister of Status of Women Patty Hajdu today announced that Viola Desmond will be featured on a new $10 bank note, expected in late 2018. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
December 8, 2016 Engaging Canadians: a #bankNOTEable process Remarks Stephen S. Poloz Canadian Museum of History Gatineau, Quebec Governor Poloz, with Ministers Morneau and Hadju, announces the #bankNOTEable woman. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Bank notes Subject(s): Currency, Bank notes
December 7, 2016 Public consultation results for the vertical $10 note Highlights and comprehensive reports related to the bank NOTE-able consultation and design process.
December 7, 2016 Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1/2 per cent Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1/2 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 3/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 1/4 per cent. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
December 2, 2016 Weekly Financial Statistics - 2 December 2016 Content Type(s): Publications, Historical: Weekly Financial Statistics
December 1, 2016 Bank of Canada announces details of forthcoming changes to its published foreign exchange rate data Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today announced a final list of the 26 foreign currency exchange rates that it will continue to publish after 1 March 2017. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Source(s): Canadian Foreign Exchange Committee
November 30, 2016 Research Update - November 2016 This monthly newsletter features the latest research publications by Bank of Canada economists including external publications and working papers published on the Bank of Canada’s website. Content Type(s): Staff research, Research newsletters