Here are this month's highlights of Ivey faculty sharing their expertise with the media. Check our News & Events website for the latest Ivey news, videos, and blogs all month long.
'R' word challenges economists and politicians alike
September 1, 2015
Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt spoke with the Ottawa Citizen regarding the recent news that Canada is in fact in a recession to address the question: Should Canadians worry?
Explain The Canadian Recession To Me Like I’m 5 Years Old
September 1, 2015
For those who may be confused by the Canadian recession and all of its implications, Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt broke it down for Buzzfeed Canada, covering the basics and addressing main concerns.
Indian and International B-school faculty vie for the ISB-Ivey Global Case Competition awards
September 3, 2015
Ivey and the Indian School of Business (ISB), India’s premier B-school, recently announced the results of the annual ISB-Ivey Global Case Competition as featured in Financial Express.
London North Centre: A tale of two cities
September 5, 2015
The Toronto Star turned to Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt for his perspective on the lingering impacts of London’s closed factories and the city’s unemployment problem.
Leaders all about economy in first half of marathon campaign
September 5, 2015
What should voters be asking candidates about the economy? Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt addressed voters’ anxieties going in to the 2015 election in a piece for the Toronto Sun.
Time for the campaign to get serious on economic policy
September 8, 2015
Maclean’s spoke with Paul Boothe, Director of Ivey’s Lawrence National Centre for Policy and Management, to address the key issues within Canada’s manufacturing sector.
Justin Trudeau blasted by rivals for 'smearing' small business
September 9, 2015
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau stands by controversial remarks he made about small business owners during an interview with CBC News – and Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt weighed in via Twitter.
Canadian manufacturers need clear strategy to compete in global market
September 11, 2015
For his op-ed in The Globe and Mail, Professor Paul Boothe looked at the causes of the decline in Canada’s manufacturing sector.
Fifteen smart ideas to create a flourishing Canadian economy
September 11, 2015
The Globe and Mail spoke to economists, including Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt, to come up with 15 smart ideas that could push Canada towards a new flourishing economy.
Masters in management lift fortunes of US business schools
September 13, 2015
Professor Mark Vandenbosch, Associate Dean of Programs, spoke with the Financial Times about the growing acceptance of Masters in Management degrees worldwide.
What a Chinese entrepreneur learnt at business school in Canada
September 13, 2015
Financial Times featured a contributed piece from Ivey MSc alumnus Victor Xu, who discussed how his education at Ivey opened doors and broadened his personal perspective.
Too Orwellian? Companies monitoring personal time, for 'self-improvement'
September 14, 2015
Assistant Professor Kenneth Goh told CBC News that using data collection as a form of performance management could actually limit innovation.
How new data-collection technology might change office culture
September 14, 2015
In a piece by CBC News that looks at the current impacts of data-collection technology on employee behaviour, Professor Peter Bell addressed some employees’ fears about how data-collection technology could be used against them.
Gauging Canada's Economic Health
September 15, 2015
Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt and Unifor economist Jim Stanford discussed the ups and downs of Canada's current economic situation in an interview with TVO.
Canadians say rich should pay more tax, divided on how to spur growth
September 16, 2015
Assistant Professor Brandon Schaufele spoke with CBC News to weigh in on the Vote Compass survey results concerning tax pay increases for corporations and Canada’s wealthy.
Online brokerage RedPin sticks it to traditional real estate
September 16, 2015
The Globe and Mail turned to business experts, including Associate Professor Ann Frost, to address the challenges faced by brokerage startup firm TheRedPin.
It’s the economy, stupid: Three visions of Canada’s future
September 16, 2015
Professor Paul Boothe spoke with Maclean’s and voiced his concerns involving current tax regimes and expressed the need for a serious overhaul of Canada’s tax laws.
As online shopping picks up, delivery times shorten
September 17, 2015
Associate Professor Kersi Antia spoke with the Canadian Press to discuss the struggle among online retailers to rise above their competitors.
Are election candidates right on the economy? Kinda, sorta, say the experts
September 17, 2015
The Windsor Star turned to Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt to check the facts surrounding economy-based statements made by local candidates in the federal election.
Will the real value investor please stand up?
September 21, 2015
In his op-ed for The Globe and Mail, Professor George Athanassakos analyzed the evolution of value investing, paying particular attention to the development of Warren Buffett’s investment strategy.
Volkswagen’s reputation in shambles
September 22, 2015
Associate Professor June Cotte spoke with Global News on the damaging effects to the Volkswagen brand following the company’s emissions testing scandal.
Conservatives would aim to create 1.3 million net new jobs by 2020
September 22, 2015
Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt shared his concerns with The Globe and Mail surrounding Stephen Harper’s plan to create 1.3 million net new jobs by 2020.
Homeowners helping Conservatives
September 24, 2015
Associate Professor Matt Thomson spoke with Maclean’s concerning how political parties blur the lines between citizens and consumers.
Facing the fallout of a future without work
September 25, 2015
In an interview with the London Free Press, Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt addressed the pressing issue of a steady decline in employment rates and job creation for Canadians.
The Volkswagen emissions scandal: A case study in corporate misbehaviour
September 26, 2015
In their op-ed for The Globe and Mail, Professor Tima Bansal, Associate Professor Michael King, and Professor Gerard Seijts analyzed the impact of Volkswagen’s misbehaviour from a sustainable, financial, and leadership perspective.
Judging Harpernomics
September 26, 2015
Maclean’s turned to three economists, including Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt, to judge Stephen Harper on his handling of the economy.
Les excès du succès
September 26, 2015
Cara Maurer discussed with Le Devoir just how Volkswagen’s desire to be number one may have led to the company’s recent emissions scandal.
More Canadians are 65 and over than under age 15, StatsCan says
September 29, 2015
Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt spoke with CBC News about the implications and economic impacts of Canada’s aging population.
Models of aging: How Japan, Denmark, Germany are riding out their senior wave
September 30, 2015
In a CBC News article on aging populations on an international scale. Assistant Professor Mike Moffatt weighed in on countries such Japan, Denmark, and Germany regarding their approach to managing a shift in demographics.