Despite the conceptual appeal of a guaranteed annual income, the idea isn’t likely to become reality in Canada, finds a new study by Charles Lammam and Hugh MacIntyre. The study, The Practical Challenges of Creating a Guaranteed Annual Income in Canada finds that while the idea has conceptual appeal, particularly the potential for greater efficiency and administrative savings in the delivery of income support programs, there are important practical challenges that cast serious doubt on the plausibility of a GAI reform for Canada.

Decisions on hydraulic fracturing should be based on realistic appraisals of risk, so Canadians are not unnecessarily denied the benefits of their natural resources, finds a new study by Kenneth P. Green. The study, Managing the Risks of Hydraulic Fracturing, examines the economic potential of energy resource development via hydraulic fracturing (sometimes referred to as “fracking”) in Canada, and the often-repeated claims made by fracking opponents.

Popular myths surround many critical issues in Canada and discourage reforms that would benefit Canadians, finds a new book by Robert P. Murphy, Jason Clemens, Milagros Palacios, and Niels Veldhuis. Economic Principles for Prosperity provides readers witha broad foundation for understanding how best to achieve a prosperous society.