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HILL, OLIVER: Alberta only province or U.S. state to experience decline in median employment income

There are many factors at play, but lagging productivity growth and declining business investment help explain the gap.

The Alberta Advantage isn’t what it used to be — and a comparison with U.S. states reveals just how much ground the province has lost on key measures of economic performance. For Albertans, this decline has real consequences, including weaker income growth and fewer economic opportunities. Put simply, it’s time to restore the province’s competitive edge and create the conditions for prosperity.

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