Economics

Business and financial economic news articles brought to you by BCBusiness. Our writers and insiders discuss the BC economics issues of currency, with a view to putting in your hands BCBusiness signature mix of reporting and commentary on economics in BC.

Canadian Trade, Surplus Levels Soar in December

Canadian trade and surplus increases helped 2011 end on a high note.

Canadian Inflation Rate Takes a Dive

Canadians are enjoying cheaper groceries and gas as inflation rate declines.

S&P Poised to Slash Euro Zone Ratings

Europe creeps toward a recession as S&P cuts credit ratings.

Consumers Skittish Despite Strong Retail Sales

While Canadians are pulling out their credit cards for some holiday shopping this season, consumer confidence dropped almost 10 per cent.

There's an Economic Storm Brewing

Time to form strategies for rough economic waters in B.C.

High Canadian Dollar Provides A Chance To Diversify

Why the strong Canadian dollar should be pointing us past the U.S.

Deadly Returns: Boom Times in B.C. Cremation

The popularity of cremation: pumping new blood into the death care.

Mergers & Acquisitions II: Maximizing Value

A career's worth of M&A lessons.

Bidding Low on B.C. Construction

The disturbing trend of low bidding in B.C. construction.

The Social Network: A Caution for Entrepreneurs

The Social Network gives great entertainment, yes, and a warning to entrepreneurs.

What Carl Icahn Wants with Lionsgate

Investors are positioning themselves to control content, the new gold.

The New Wave in Corporate Leadership

A movement poised to profoundly change business

IndieGoGo Brings Vancouver Indie Film to Life

California-based crowd-funding site IndieGoGo proves handy for indie artists.

A Greek Tragedy: Debt Management

Valuable debt management lessons learned the Greek debt crisis.

B.C.'s Economy Remains Buoyant

The economic meltdown was anticipated but largely avoided in B.C.

Boom Times for B.C. Gold

Boom times are back for B.C.'s gold and precious metals producers.

2010 Games: Dreams of Gold

For local businesses, the real Games begin when the world leaves town.

The Wintertime Fall of Intrawest

The once-mighty Intrawest has turned into just another financial football.

B.C. After the Olympics

With all the O-noise, it's difficult for many businesses to plan for after the Games.

The Economists

Five of B.C.'s leading financial thinkers on what to expect in 2010.

Child’s 
Pay: Investing in Child Care for a Stronger Future

Yes, child care 
really is an 
investment in 
our future.

Is UBC Becoming Corporate U?

Is academic freedom a quaint notion of a bygone era?

Ponzi Scheme Rats in Canada

As long as there are human beings, there will be Ponzi schemes, blogs Tony.

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