Talkonomics #3: Misallocation and Canadian Productivity

• Topic: Why Canada’s productivity growth is low and how misallocation contributes to it

• Speakers: Dr. Trevor Tombe & Dr. Sonja (Yu) Chen, University of Calgary

• Format:

  • 30-minute lecture

  • 15-minute discussion

  • 15-minute Q&A

• Key Themes:

  • How misallocation affects productivity growth

  • How capital and labour are distributed across firms/sectors

  • Policy and institutional barriers to efficient resource allocation

  • Lessons for improving efficiency and long-run prosperity

• Date & Time: November 2025, 5–6 PM

• Location: Hunter Student Commons (HNSC 122)

• Click here to register: https://luma.com/fus7nsn5?tk=WcQ9ty