Good for you, if you have a job (and keep it)
AIMS Research Intern Andreas Korfmann explains how raising the minimum wage can have unintended consequences such as higher prices and unemployment rates.
The Way We’ll Get By
Perry Newman suggests people independently dig a little deeper into their pockets and their hearts to help their neighbours get through these tough economic times.
The Beacon – Merry Christmas from AIMS!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from AIMS!
The Beacon – 13 January 2012
The Effectiveness of the Common Drug Review in Canada's National Drug Strategy, PRPPs are compared to other options, Bill Black discusses Halifax's potential stadium and the provincial government's request for RHAs to cut spending, AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill on investing in children, AIMS submission to the HoC re: CETA negotiations is outlined.
Young Love
In this paper, AIMS Research Intern John Kennedy argues that attracting and retaining Gen Y may be the key to economic growth in Atlantic Canada – and offers some insight as to how to get them here (to stay).
Public policy in Nova Scotia must put people first
AIMS Director of Research Don McIver argues that a sensible expansion policy should seek to achieve comprehensive education and skills development for all Nova Scotians — including our frequently disadvantaged communities.
Regional development agencies under fire
Regional Development Authorities are failing to improve the economies of their target regions, says the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies.
NS: Cumberland RDA skewers AIMS report
The executive director of the Cumberland Regional Development Authority (RDA) does not agree with the recommendations in a new AIMS report that recommends the end of RDAs in Nova Scotia, as they have failed to improve the economies of their target regions.
Study: Government funding bad for business
A new research paper makes the case that government has to stop subsidizing business, and it should start by doing away with regional development authorities.
AIMS director calls for the abolishment of regional development authorities
Atlantic Institute for Market Studies’ director of research Don McIver is calling for an end to Regional Development Authorities in Nova Scotia.