Associate Professor of Economics, University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba:1974-80 Assistant Professor (Economics); 1981 - 85 Director of the Institute for Social and Economic Research; 1986 - 88 Director University of Manitoba Research; 1988 - present, Associate Professor (Economics)
PRA Inc. (1988 - 2015) Founding and Managing Partner (www.pra.ca)
www.gregorymason.ca
We need to modernize how we measure national wealth
Jan 18, 2020 11:45 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
I recently tried an experiment. I changed several light bulbs, and since one required a little rewiring, I sent my wife (also known as the majority shareholder) a bill for $110.50 (plus GST). In return, she sent me a bill...
The economic illusions of the Canadian election
Oct 26, 2019 07:37 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
As an economist, I approached voting in the Canadian federal election with deep ambivalence that was shared by most everyone I know regardless of vocation or political persuasion. Most expressed resignation and stated,...
What election tax promises will mean for your wallet
Sep 28, 2019 13:05 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Beware of politicians gifts, especially during election campaigns. Most political presents involve increased spending, but a growing list of promises have to do with changes to taxation. The Conservatives and Liberals,...
With a federal election looming, an appeal for politicians to stop buying us off
Sep 10, 2019 20:23 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
As Larry the Liquidator said in that not-so-classic film Other Peoples Money: I love money more than the things it can buy … but what I love more than money is other peoples money. With the federal...
It was time to walk away from Ontario's flawed basic income project
Aug 13, 2018 14:05 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Social and anti-poverty activists have greeted the dumping of Ontarios basic income pilot project with the usual lamentations. These critics of the new Conservative government argue the funds allocated to the project is a...
A sustainable future begins at ground level
Canada needs a national strategy for homeless refugee claimants
An eclipse for everyone – how visually impaired students can ‘get a feel for’ eclipses