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What does the past teach us about the future of cars?

Nov, 2024 | Video

Why aren't we all driving EVs yet? How did the SUV come to dominate the car market? And where is the hovercar I was promised in the '70s? Professor Dimitry Anastakis answers these questions and more on the latest episode of Rotman Office Hours.

What does the future of downtowns hold?

Oct, 2024 | Video

Why are politicians freaking out over the future of downtowns? How can we make urban centres more inviting? And what's the point of an office anyways? Professor Richard Florida joins the latest Office Hours to provide the answers.

A blueprint to fast-track Indigenous economic growth

Sep, 2024 | Article

While there have been improvements to Indigenous economic well-being, gaps continue. How can policy-makers and businesses remove systemic barriers for success?

What's causing the income gap between college- and high school-educated workers?

Jul, 2024 | Article

In the U.S., employees with a post-secondary degree make nearly twice as much as those without. It wasn't always this way, and a lack of labour laws may be to blame. What can Europe teach us?

Do government bans on acquisition work?

Jul, 2024 | Article

Anti-trust regulators should consider their options carefully when start-ups are acquired — or risk hampering local competitive markets — a new study suggests.

What Honda’s big electric vehicle announcement in Ontario really means

Jun, 2024 | Opinion

In less than two decades, Ontario's auto-manufacturing industry went from being on life-support to leading edge. What role did EVs play, and what's next?

When it comes to mortgage refinancing, it pays to talk to your neighbour

May, 2024 | Article

Social interactions with local communities can have a significant financial benefit for homeowners, but not all neighbourhoods or communities benefit equally.

Can public transportation build small businesses?

Apr, 2024 | Article

Policy makers take note: High-speed rail can help nurture networking opportunities between companies and grow the bottom line, new research finds.