Is Canada Really Poorer Than Alabama?

A recent headline claimed that Canada’s GDP per capita has fallen below Alabama’s. That sparked a broader conversation about what GDP per capita actually measures and why it can change in surprising ways. We explored possible explanations, including immigration patterns, post-pandemic growth differences, and policy environments. Along the way, we asked a bigger question: what really drives long-run economic growth?

In this episode, we talk about:

* Why GDP per capita in Canada now trails Alabama’s

* The difference between GDP per capita and median income

* How immigration can lower averag...