Experts on federal budget

The following University of Victoria faculty members can discuss the Feb. 11 federal budget:

Elisabeth Gugl (Dept. of Economics) is an economist who teaches in the areas of labour economics, public finance and microeconomic theory. Dr. Gugl studies family economics and the decision-making that takes place within families, and can comment on what implications the budget might have for families. (Office: 250-721-8538 or egugl@uvic.ca)

Michael J. Prince (Human & Social Development) can provide perspective on the new federal budget and any significant changes from the previous one. Specifically, he can explore further details “on the problematic Canada Job Grants measure announced in the 2013 budget and roundly criticized by all provinces, as well as the legislation on renewing critical transfer payments to the provinces.” Dr. Prince is UVic’s Lansdowne Professor of Social Policy and a political scientist who studies public government, disability issues, seniors’ benefits, pension reform and more. (To arrange interviews in advance, please contact Dr. Prince by email at mprince@uvic.ca)

 

UVic-produced video interview with Dr. Michael J. Prince

 

UVic-produced video interview with Dr. Elisabeth Gugl

 

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