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Commodity Prices

A look at what economic factors impact commodity prices and how commodity prices impact the economy.

What is a Commodity?

Article answers the question "What is a Commodity?" for those new to economics.

Exchange Rates and Commodity Prices

Over the last two years, the value of the Canadian Dollar has greatly appreciated relative to the American Dollar. In this article, we see if changes in commodity prices can explain the depreciation of the American Dollar relative to the Canadian Dollar.

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