TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - February 23, 2016) - On Wednesday, Feb. 24, the Fraser Institute will release a new study calculating the effects of a higher-than-expected rise in interest rates on provincial government budgets.
The Impact of Higher Interest Rates on the Cost of Servicing Government Debt uses Ontario and Quebec -- Canada's two largest and most indebted provinces -- as examples.
A news release with additional information will be issued via Marketwired on Feb. 24 at 5:30 a.m. (Eastern).
MEDIA CONTACT / STUDY CO-AUTHOR:
Jean Francois Wen, professor of economics
University of Calgary
For interviews with Mr. Wen please contact:
Aanand Radia, Media Relations Specialist, Fraser Institute
(416) 363-6575 ext. 238
aanand.radia@fraserinstitute.org
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Contact Information:
For further information, contact:
Aanand Radia
Media Relations Specialist
Fraser Institute
(416) 363-6575 Ext. 238
aanand.radia@fraserinstitute.org