/maxbellschool/taxonomy/term/4030/all en /maxbellschool/max-policy/politics-and-central-banking Politicizing monetary policy may be expedient for politicians, but it's dangerous for Canada's economy. Tue, 31 May 2022 14:48:16 +0000 Chris Ragan 2840 at /maxbellschool /maxbellschool/channels/news/why-politics-and-central-banking-shouldnt-mix-line-339665 <p>May 13, 2022 | In a recent debate, Conservative Party leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre pledged that—if he were to become prime minister—he would fire the governor of the Bank of Canada. Max Bell School Director <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/chris-ragan">Chris Ragan</a> thinks such a promise is irresponsible and dangerous.</p> <p><a href="https://theline.substack.com/p/chris-ragan-why-politics-and-central?s=r">Read the article</a>.</p> Tue, 24 May 2022 14:01:32 +0000 matthew.mclaughlin2@mail.mcgill.ca 2836 at /maxbellschool