The Complicated and Nuanced Dynamics of Public Opinion on Interest Rates and Inflation

What a recent Abacus Data poll says about the political implications of higher interest rates and higher prices

Last week, I released some new data on my company’s website from a survey I conducted in July that sheds light on the complexities of Canadian public opinion regarding inflation and interest rates.

Public understanding of interest rate dynamics is mixed. A significant proportion (40%) erroneously believe that the federal government directly influences i…