Kevin Milligan
Economist
Kevin Milligan is Associate Professor of Economics at the University of British Columbia Read more...
Kevin Milligan
Economist
Kevin Milligan is Associate Professor of Economics at the University of British Columbia. He is also a Research Fellow with the C.D. Howe Institute and a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research.
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Who pays for longer lifespan at core of retirement debate
If we want an equal lifetime total flow of benefits to each generation then it makes sense to debate changes to Old Age Security
Thursday, Feb 02, 2012
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Does Harper really need to raise the retirement age?
Compared to health costs, Old Age Security takes a small bite out of GDP
Friday, Jan 27, 2012
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Be careful before urging changes to capital-gains tax
Armies of lawyers and accountants are ready to exploit any proposal that tilts the balance of the current tax structure
Monday, Dec 19, 2011
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Why a financial transaction tax will miss the target
Growing movement for a levy on banks is a distraction from the real regulatory improvements that need to be enacted
Monday, Nov 07, 2011
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Taxing high earners: Five key points for the debate
UBC economist Kevin Milligan offers some important background information on a growing debate among Canadians
Wednesday, Sep 21, 2011
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Should recent arrivals qualify for Old Age Security?
The argument for excluding short-term residents from the benefits received by other Canadian seniors is becoming become harder to make
Thursday, Sep 01, 2011
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HST vote a move in the wrong direction
The economic costs of this choice will be with B.C. for years to come
Friday, Aug 26, 2011
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Income averaging deserved to die. Let’s not revive it
NDP plan to help artists is messy and likely unnecessary
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
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Forcing gas prices lower a subsidy for wealthy drivers
Most of the benefit to a cut in gasoline taxes would go to higher-income households, since they buy more gas
Thursday, May 12, 2011
