Not Everyone Needs a Psychiatrist. There are Other Choices
AIMS Senior Fellow in Healthcare Policy David Zitner argues, "one solution to the cost, quality, and access crisis in Canadian mental health is to enable non-medical professionals to provide the talking and behavior therapies that help most people."
Too Many Students Advance Without Passing, Says Research
AIMS Fellow in Common Sense Education Michael Zwaagstra says, "If students haven't mastered most of the grade's requirements, they shouldn't be moved into the next grade." The article continues with a discussion about possible consequences of holding students back and Zwaagstra argues teachers should address students on an individual basis.
Energy Analyst Says Customers Bear Muskrat Falls Risk
AIMS Senior Fellow in Electricity Policy Gordon Weil discusses his latest commentary on the risks and benefits of Muskrat Falls. He cautions about price uncertainty in the electricity market and suggests the creation of an Atlantic power pool to ensure stability.
Private School Parents Needn’t Feel Guilty
AIMS Director of Research and Programmes Ben Eisen discusses the virtue of competition in the public education system, arguing that limiting private alternatives to government-run institutions reduces innovation.
American (Ir)relevance in the New World Order
AIMS Senior Fellow in Security and Defence Robert Murray argues that states like Syria, Russia, and Iran challenge President Obama's conception of international cooperation.
PRESS RELEASE: AIMS Presents Discussion with AIMS Senior Fellow Gordon Weil and Nalcor President Ed Martin on Muskrat Falls
Today, the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS) publishes Muskrat Falls: Opportunities to Reduce Risk and Enhance Benefits by Dr. Gordon Weil, AIMS Senior Fellow in Electricity Policy. Ed Martin, President of Nalcor, provides a response, creating a public debate on the major new hydro project. The two views on how to maximize the value produced by Muskrat Falls contribute to consideration of [...]