The ratio of household net worth-to-GDP has risen over time.
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February 1, 2018
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In 2016-17, the deficit was $0.991 billion but $6.276 billion was added to the net debt.
September 8, 2017
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Between 2000 and 2016, average mortgage interest rates fell by almost two-thirds.
August 17, 2017
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From 2000 to 2014, the maximum mortgage for the average family grew by 126 per cent.
July 28, 2017
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In countries whose currencies have risen against the U.S. dollar, there’s “flow-through deflation” as imports get cheaper.
July 14, 2017
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In three of the world’s richest countries, average real wages are lower today than they were in 2010.
March 20, 2017
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The lowest interest rates since the 1960s have led governments to believe that they can run deficits and still be fiscally responsible.
September 13, 2016
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Encouraging home ownership may deter the labour mobility vital for a dynamic economy.
July 5, 2016
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The Bank of Canada and other central banks around the world have artificially lowered interest rates, making investment and risk-taking much cheaper.