Op-eds by MEI staff members and associated researchers published in different newspapers and magazines. The opinions expressed in these opinion pieces do not necessarily represent those of the Montreal Economic Institute or members of its Board of Directors.
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3-minute read
Trop taxer est nocif pour la santé
To what extent should tobacco products be taxed?
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5-minute read
It’s Time to Overcome Private Healthcare Fears
Private non-profit hospitals are contributing positively to European health care systems.
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3-minute read
Putting a Human Face to Health Care Waiting Lists
The harmful effects of waiting lists for patients.
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4-minute read
Algérie ou Alberta, notre pétrole viendra bien de quelque part
Oil sands and their environmental impact.
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4-minute read
Superpétrolier ou pipeline: un paradoxe énergétique
Safe transportation of petroleum products.
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3-minute read
Marché du carbone : seulement la Californie n’est pas suffisant, admet Philippe Couillard
The carbon market.
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4-minute read
Indignation over proposed Champlain Bridge toll is unwarranted
Debate over a proposed toll on the Champlain Bridge.
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5-minute read
Les finances publiques et la filière éolienne
The implicit subsidies to wind power.
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1-minute read
Pour la gratuité scolaire à l’université
The concept of free education.
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3-minute read
Without Big Pharma, Many Useful Drugs Wouldn’t Exist
The respective contribution of the public and private sectors in the development of new drugs.