Economic Developments and Analysis

Current Economic Review
Contains a current economic commentary and statistics on the overall economy, labour market, price indices, household sector and business sector.   Also includes current economic indicators.

For previous issues, see the Economic Review Archive.

Current Labour Force Developments
Current labour force commentary and statistics.

For previous issues, see the Labour Force Developments Archive.

Current Economic Spotlights
Tracking the most prominent economic trends of the moment.  For previous issues, see the Economic Spotlights Archive.

• Demographic Trends and Alberta’s Housing Market (09/03/09)
• Canadian Financial Conditions Improving (09/01/09)
• Update on Alberta's Housing Market (09/01/09)
• Consumer Bankruptcy (07/03/09)

Highlights of the Alberta Economy
Significant highlights of the Alberta economy, documenting the advantages of locating or operating a business in Alberta.  Comparisons to other provinces and states included.

Alberta Economic Multipliers, 2005 - $150
Alberta economic multipliers and intensity ratios for both open and closed models available for 59 industries and 43 commodity groups; available in publication or electronic table format. [Ordering Information and Order Form - will open in a new window]

Custom Economic Impact Analysis - $500 and up
A highly disaggregated Input-Output Model for 2005 which covers 302 industries and 727 commodities. The model may be used to simulate directly both open and closed economic impacts. The Alberta I/O Model's industry and commodity structure can be customized to client specifications to make it more descriptive of changing economic conditions. The Model also has a Tax Module that provides impacts on Federal, Provincial and Local Tax Revenues for all impact studies.

Runs using the Alberta I/O Model are done on a cost recovery basis. Cost is based on complexity of the simulation(s). [Ordering Information - will open in a new window]