Even in the absence of a moral motive to alleviate famine, there is a strong rationale for the West to do whatever’s necessary to alleviate hunger in Afghanistan this winter.
- Professor of Economics, Department of Economics and Finance, University of Guelph
Being flexible about both location and the nature of employment will help youth make the most of the current challenging labour market situation due to COVID-19.
Now that Canadian youth can work part-time without becoming ineligible for government assistance, many will be incentivized to work in jobs in increased demand during the COVID-19 shutdown.
Breeding young men for export has never been a successful economic development strategy. Policies that improve local labour market opportunities could increase the status of women.
Providing people with clean drinking water and sanitation is less expensive than grid electrification and it could improve more lives.
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