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The Fraser of Allander Institute Podcast

The Fraser of Allander Institute Podcast

Fraser Focus on low-income households: Cost of living

Oct 5, 2026 · 1h 0m

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In the first topical episode of our Fraser Focus series on low-income households, Ben, Chirsty, and Hannah are joined by several guests to discuss the cost of living. We discuss how economists measure changes in the cost of living through price indices, how the Minimum Income Standard captures the minimum needed to participate in society, and different policy options for supporting households with the cost of living.