Akolisa Ufodike, an associate professor in the School of Administrative Studies, has written an article about his research at York which was supported by the Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). His research looks at productivity, or how efficiently we convert work into economic output. Economic productivity leads to growth, generating wealth. He argues that the productivity crisis in Canada will be improved if we invest in workers, particularly in immigrants who must be given opportunities to be more productive in the workforce to achieve their full potential. He outlines different steps that should be taken to improve productivity in Canada and the lives of Canadian workers.
Associate Professor Akolisa Ufodike, teaches auditing in the School of Administrative Studies. He also teaches public sector finance at the graduate level. He received his PhD from the University of Calgary and his research interests include public administration, ethics, public sector finance (P3's), equity, diversity and inclusion, actor networks and governance/accountability.
Read the full article on the Social Science and Humanities Research Council website.