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Richard Mueller

Richard E. Mueller is professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Lethbridge, academic director of the Lethbridge Branch of the Prairie Regional Research Data Centre, and associate director of the Educational Policy Research Initiative at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Mueller holds a BA (Honours) and an MA from the University of Calgary, and a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin. He taught at the University of Maine before joining the University of Lethbridge in 2000, and was seconded to Statistics Canada from 2009 through 2011.

Twitter: @Prof_Mueller

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Scrutinizing Alberta's Public Sector: How Its Size and Compensation Compare to Other Jurisdictions

research | Oct 23, 2019

This report compares the size and compensation of Alberta's public sector to Canada and the other three large provinces, and concludes that Alberta's public sector does not stand out in any significant way in comparison to these other jurisdictions.

Spending cuts and oil aren't a long-term fiscal plan

media | Oct 11, 2019

This op-ed by Bob Ascah, Trevor Harrison, and Richard Mueller appeared in the Edmonton Journal on October 11, 2019.

Alberta needs balanced attack on financial woes

media | Sep 12, 2019

This op-ed by Bob Ascah, Trevor Harrison, and Richard Mueller appeared in the Edmonton Journal on September 12, 2019.

Cutting Through the Blue Ribbon: A Balanced Look at Alberta's Finances

research | Sep 09, 2019

This report offers a balanced analysis of Alberta's finances—looking at both expenditures and revenues—and concludes that long-term fiscal stability cannot be achieved without addressing the province's long-standing revenue problem.

The Future of Alberta's Labour Market: The Role of Immigration, Migration, and Developing Existing Human Capital

research | Jun 17, 2019

This report looks at how Alberta can best meet its workforce needs once the province returns to prosperity and the Alberta labour market needs new sources of labour.

Unemployment in Alberta: What past recessions indicate about the future

blog | Apr 12, 2016

The recent recession has resulted in the highest unemployment rate Alberta has experienced for years. Economics Professor Richard Mueller compares the current jobs picture with past recessions, and finds some reason for optimism about the future.