Arthur Sweetman
Arthur Sweetman is a Professor in the Department of Economics at McMaster University where he holds the Ontario Research Chair in Health Human Resources and is also a member of CHEPA (Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis). He obtained his PhD in Economics at McMaster University. His research focuses primarily on empirical (econometric) approaches to economic policy issues, and he has an interest in quantitative program evaluation. Prior to returning to McMaster in 2010, his research areas were extremely broad involving, among other topics, labour market, social policy and health topics. At McMaster his primary focus is on economic and policy issues related to health human resources. He can be reached at arthur.sweetman@mcmaster.ca.
Reports,Opinions & Research by this author:
The Census: A Compromise and the Seeds of Long-Term Change
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Analysis and Opinion
Why we should say ‘no’ to the Canada Jobs Grant
According to the Harper government’s recent Budget, thousands of jobs are going unfilled due to... Read More
Ottawa Should Say No to the Global Currency Casino
Peter Spiro
A debate has been raging in the City of Toronto about building a casino.
Opponents say that a casino...
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How to curb precarious employment
Susan McIsaac & Matthew Mendelsohn
There has been a growth in precarious work in Ontario in the past decade. This affects us all. Beyond... Read More
