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An Economic and Fiscal Comparison of Alberta and Other North American Energy Producing Provinces and States
Alberta government's finances in poor shape compared to other energy-rich jurisdictions in North America
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A New Fiscal Framework for Alberta
Don’t squander the resource boom (again); Edmonton needs to constrain spending and save resource windfall
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Four Myths about Economic Diversification in Alberta
Alberta’s economy as diversified as most other provinces
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It’s Time to Get Off the Resource Revenue Rollercoaster: Re-establishing the Alberta Sustainability Fund
With spending restraint, Alberta can re-introduce a rainy-day fund worth $9.8 billion by 2025/26
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Don’t Spend Away the Windfall: Better Options for Alberta’s Unexpected Revenues
Don’t squander Alberta’s surpluses by spending them— instead, lower taxes, pay off the debt and/or re-establish rainy-day fund
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Repairing Alberta's Heritage Fund for the Long-Term
New rules—including inflation-proofing and dividends for Albertans—would improve Heritage Fund
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Spending Beyond Our Means: Addressing the Root Cause of Alberta’s Deficit
Excessive spending to blame for Alberta’s deficit; Alberta spends 18.5% more per person than B.C.
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Alternative Paths for Alberta's Budget: Balance by 2023/24 Is Not Enough
Alberta government could balance its budget sooner than 2023/24 with modest spending discipline
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A New (Old) Fiscal Rule for Non-Renewable Resource Revenue in Alberta
Mandating a portion of Alberta’s resource revenues be saved during good times key to preventing boom-bust cycle in province’s finances
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Alberta's Budget Deficit: Why Spending is to Blame, 2017
Spending is to blame for Alberta’s $10.8 billion deficit