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.
Regional development model not working, AIMS
A Nova Scotia think tank is suggesting the province abolish its regional development authorities including the Cumberland Regional Development Authority.
AIMS Director of Research calls for the abolishment of Regional Development Authorities in Nova Scotia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE29 NOVEMBER 2011 AIMS Director of Research calls for the abolishment of Regional Development Authorities in Nova ScotiaHalifax: The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies’ Director of Research Don McIver is calling for an end to Regional Development Authorities in Nova Scotia. His view is outlined in a new AIMS paper entitled Nova Scotians [...]
Nova Scotians Without Borders
In this paper, AIMS Director of Research Don McIver asserts that industrial strategies are not a legitimate role of government and when they are attempted, they waste resources that could be better used to serve citizens.
The Real Costs of Public Debt
This commentary, written by Dalhousie University economics graduate student Ali Nadeem, asserts that the growing public debt in Nova Scotia is eroding the capacity for government to fund programs we consider essential.
The Beacon – 4 November 2011
AIMS Director of Research Don McIver recommends the elimination of MLA pensions in Nova Scotia. MP Stephane Dion discusses the future of Canada's political system. AIMS highlights an FCPP paper on saying goodbye to forced funding of union advertising. Livio Di Matteo assesses the effectiveness of public health programs in Canada. Bill Black chases the jobs, and Don McIver discusses how governments cling to transfer payments.
MP should take course in Economics 101
In this op-ed, AIMS Board Vice Chair Dianne Kelderman suggests that a local MP - and anyone who thinks exporting our workforce to Alberta is good for Nova Scotia's economy - may need a lesson in Economics 101.
Chasing the Jobs
In his most recent addition to Chasing the Jobs, Bill Black examines a newly published analysis of restoring a Yarmouth-US ferry service.
Get Understanding
In this commentary, AIMS Board Chair John Risley reflects on the importance of understanding among Canadians and political leaders of growth, particularly pertaining to industrial policy.