Full professor, Département de Philosophie, Université de Montréal, Université de Montréal
Peter Dietsch is a philosopher and economist by training, who works on questions of economic ethics. He is the author of "Catching Capital - The Ethics of Tax Competition" (Oxford University Press, 2015) and co-author of "Do Central Banks Serve the People?" (Polity Press, 2018). He is well published in peer-reviewed journals and a regular contributor to the media. Dietsch is a member of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists of the Royal Society of Canada.
Bill C-372: Banning fossil fuel ads does not go far enough
Mar 20, 2024 12:14 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy
When the New Democratic Party MP Charlie Angus proposed private members bill C-372 in February to ban fossil-fuel advertising it is unsurprising that he struck a nerve with many. After all, standing up to fossil fuel...
The Bank of Canada must seize the pandemic moment and do more for Canadians
May 09, 2021 09:17 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
The Bank of Canada, like central banks around the world, is currently facing enormous upheaval and uncertainty due to the enduring COVID-19 pandemic. Will its leadership seize the moment as an opportunity to innovate...
Canadians deserve a real pipeline compromise
Jun 08, 2018 05:41 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
The Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion is turning into one of the most controversial and divisive issues in Canadian politics in years. On the one hand, proponents point to the economic benefits for Canada, and for...
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