What the Numbers Say - Inflation in the Nation
Offered By: Fields Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the complex economic landscape of inflation in Canada through this informative panel discussion. Gain insights into the mathematics behind national-level economic decisions, including prime rate determinations and their impact on mortgage rates. Learn how institutions like the Bank of Canada use mathematical models to respond to complex variables during economic crises. Submit questions to a panel of experts, including Dr. Luis Seco, Dr. Amy Peng, and Dr. Mario Seccareccia, as they analyze the facts and figures behind Canada's highest inflation rate since 1991. Moderated by Dr. Louis-Phillipe Rochon, this hour-long session delves into the economic realities of sustained housing prices, supply constraints, and geopolitical conflicts affecting everyday Canadians.
Syllabus
What the Numbers Say: Inflation in the Nation
Taught by
Fields Institute
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