A new publication from Alex Petric and Ryan Gibson was published in Regional Studies, Regional Science titled, “Hidden Treasures: Estimating Intergenerational Wealth Transfers in Rural Canada”. This study examines how wealth is passed  between generations in rural Canada and the potential impacts for local economies. Intergenerational transfers of wealth could play a crucial role in supporting rural communities. Without careful consideration, much of this wealth could leave rural areas as younger generations move to urban areas. However, with policies that encourage reinvestment these intergenerational transfers of wealth could strengthen rural economies.

Read the full publication at https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21681376.2025.2476633