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John Rapley: Is Canada's Economy in Decline?

The Missing Middle with Mike Moffatt and Sabrina Maddeaux

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Analyzing Economic Trends and Debt Dynamics Over Time

Exploring the resemblances and distinctions between the current economic climate and historical eras like the 1980s, with emphasis on dependency ratio, labor productivity, and debt. Attention is drawn to the substantial surge in global debt relative to GDP, particularly in the private sector, presenting fiscal difficulties for governments amidst increasing obligations to support an aging populace.

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