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Why Canada Leads G7 in Total Factor Productivity Gains
In this episode of The Productivity Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore why Canada has outpaced its G7 peers in total factor productivity gains over the past two decades. They drill into the specific role of energy-sector investment, the Bank of Canada's inflation-targeting framework, and immigration-driven population growth. The hosts contrast Canada's diversified commodity exports with resource-curse economies like Venezuela, and discuss risks from housing market distortions and provincial trade barriers. Listeners learn one concrete metric—Canada's 0.6 percent annual TFP growth…
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