An Overview of the Indigenous Economy in Canada Staff discussion paper 2023-25 Alex Chernoff, Calista Cheung Several measures suggest economic outcomes have improved for Indigenous Peoples in recent decades. Yet, institutional settings and gaps in infrastructure and financing continue to hinder their economic progress. Recent efforts have helped address some data gaps, and new institutions are helping Indigenous communities to overcome historic barriers to growth. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff discussion papers JEL Code(s): E, E0, E01, E02, N, N4, N41, N42, O, O4, O43, P, P4, P48 Research Theme(s): Monetary policy, Real economy and forecasting, Structural challenges, Demographics and labour supply
Democratic Political Economy of Financial Regulation Staff working paper 2021-59 Igor Livshits, Youngmin Park We offer a theory of how inefficiently lax financial regulation could arise in a democratic society. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff working papers JEL Code(s): E, E4, E43, E44, G, G0, G01, G2, G21, G28, P, P4, P48 Research Theme(s): Financial system, Financial stability and systemic risk, Financial system regulation and oversight, Household and business credit