Economics and business experts available to discuss today's federal budget

HAMILTON, Mar. 22, 2016- McMaster University experts in business and the economy are available to discuss today's inaugural budget from Justin Trudeau's Liberal government.

Michael Veall, an economist who specializes in income inequality, is available at veall@mcmaster.ca and 905-525-9140 ext. 23829.

Marvin Ryder, an assistant professor in the DeGroote School of Business who comments frequently on issues affecting consumers and the marketplace, is available at ryderm@mcmaster.ca and 905-525-9140 ext. 23997.

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For more information, or to arrange a TV interview from the campus studio, please contact:

Wade Hemsworth                                          

Public Relations Manager            

Office of Public Relations

McMaster University                                               

905-525-9140 ext. 27988

hemswor@mcmaster.ca

Michelle Donovan                                          

Public Relations Manager            

Office of Public Relations

McMaster University                                               

905-525-9140 ext. 22869

donovam@mcmaster.ca