Dr. Tu Nguyen, Economist and ESG Director, RSM Canada

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Dr. Tu Nguyen is economist and ESG director for RSM Canada. She holds a doctorate in applied economics from Oregon State University, where she became a leading voice in environmental and natural resource economics globally.

Tu conducts research and analysis on sustainability, labor markets, the COVID-19 pandemic and infrastructure. Her work has provided invaluable insights for international organizations including the World Trade Organization and the United Nations, as well as for government agencies and industry leaders in the United States and Canada.

Before joining RSM, Tu worked as a research economist at Dalhousie University and a research and university lecturer at Oregon State University.
Tu also holds a bachelor of business administration in economics from Baruch College of the City University of New York.

Flood insurance premiums to increase for coastal property owners

Sep. 30, 2021 by Tu Nguyen

The long-sought changes to the National Flood Insurance Program are designed to shift the cost of owning properties in flood-prone areas onto homeowners and are part of an effort to encourage development away from coastal areas that have been battered by flooding-related disasters. … READ MORE >

Chart of the day: Canada’s retail sales cool amid bumpy recovery

Sep. 23, 2021 by Tu Nguyen

Continuing what has been a volatile year for consumers, Canada’s retail sales decreased by 0.6% in July compared to June, according to data released on Thursday by Statistics Canada. … READ MORE >