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The Economy focus area integrates research on the dynamics of Canadian and global demography and their impact on economic well-being through migration, culture, and trade.

Research in Economic Development seeks to understand changes in the economic environment as mediated by social, cultural, and environmental factors.

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Economy Research Poster

The Impact of Automation on Local Communities: Economic Futures of Rural Alberta

Dr. Lars Hallstrom, Stacey Haugen, Payton Grant

Presented at Canadian Rural Revitalization Conference (CRRF) May 25 - May 27, 2022

Abstract- Automated technologies, increased digitalization, and international events, such as COVID-19, are putting pressure on national and local economies to adapt or face rising unemployment and economic downturn. Rural communities are particularly impacted by these pressures as their economies are often built around a common industry, and the lack of access to training opportunities and reliable broadband create significant barriers.
Published: May 2022
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Economic implications of the asocial society: a scoping review of loneliness among young adults across the life course

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Economic Development Outputs

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