Economic analysis
How to stop the rich from dodging higher taxes
Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau has the power to change the tax system to make it harder for high earners to avoid taxes, but it’s going to take political will
Kevin Milligan
Kevin Milligan teaches at UBC's Vancouver School of Economics. His research looks at Canada's tax and transfer system and how it affects work, saving, inequality, children and the elderly.
Economic analysis
Why it’s not enough to simply restore the long-form census
Bringing back the long-form census was the easy part. If this government is serious about data, there is a lot more it should do.
Economic analysis
Want to help kids? Build skills instead of pointing fingers.
Economist Kevin Milligan responds to critics of his controversial new paper on Quebec’s low-cost childcare program
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How to analyze budgets like a pro
Here’s what you need to watch for as the federal parties release their platform budgets, like appearances of the cost-cutting fairy, and the revenue fairy
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Why small business taxation does need fixing
Kevin Milligan is a fan of dentists,. But they shouldn’t be first in line for tax cuts. The economist explains
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Is there an economic case for more infrastructure spending?
Kevin Milligan on what economists are thinking about when politicians promise investment in infrastructure
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How to steady Canada’s fiscal imbalances
There’s a good case to be made that federal transfers to the provinces should be increased. Here’s how to do it fairly and efficiently.
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What a child benefit policy can and should do (beyond buying votes)
Let’s not forget that a well-designed child benefits policy can improve well-being, employment, and kids’ lives
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What B.C.’s transit plebiscite tells us about voters and taxation
If voters are using their ballot to express views on other issues, allowing them more ways to vent democratic steam might solve the problem
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There are two big problems with the Alberta NDP tax plan
Given the size of Alberta’s deficit, the Alberta NDP’s tax changes alone won’t be enough to balance the budget by their mandate’s end