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This Is the One Economic Indicator That We Should Completely Ignore
What good is a super-sized economy if our society is not made better off? We should focus on measures of well-being, not overstuffed shopping carts.
Todd Hirsch
VP and Chief Economist
Todd Hirsch is the vice president and chief economist for ATB Financial and is the author of four books. His podcast, titled "The Future Of," won a national award in 2021 and was ranked No. 2 in the top Canadian banking podcasts.
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