Insights on Canada's Economic Climate: Data Analytics, Monetary and Fiscal Policies, Innovation, and

Using Data Analytics to Deal with the Corona Virus

Topics: a. How to use data analytics to deal with the corona virus. What type of data information do we need, who is responsible for collecting/storing data. Privacy concerns? b. The monetary policy response of the US Fed to the economic uncertainty resulting from the virus. Compare the current policy measures to the actions undertaken in 2008. Also, show the Canadian central bank response. Any additional ideas you may have! c. The fiscal policy response of the Canadian government to the current crisis. Compare perhaps with the US (and Germany). Any suggestions you may have? d. The economics of innovation. How do we put Canada back on the map. Where are we weak, what can we do better? Your creative suggestions are important. e. Public finance. Credit ratings/deficit/debt trends for the Canadian provinces. Any suggestions how to improve public finances in Canada? f. Crashing oil prices. Curse or blessing? Winners and losers. What should the government do? Anything? g. Credit crunch. Real or perceived. Explore the current world of repo market tightness, junk bonds, credit lines and credit spreads. What is the role of the central bank, and what is the role of the federal government to deal with the issues. Suggestion: read up on the issues and actions in the US. Compare with Canada. Any differences? h. E-learning as part of the educational mix. Ready for 30 minute Econ vlogs every morning as part of your next economics course? On-line exams? Any sense on the pricing/market for these services? i. Preparing Canadian students for a global world. Your ideas and action plan! Any examples from around the world? j. Preparing Canadian students for a digital world