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The Staple Theory and Canada's Economy, 2002.
Explores the history of the staple theory and its contribution to Canadian economic history.
3,275 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 5 sources, $ 120.95
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For the purposes of this paper, a staple is a product with a large natural resource content. Some part of its fabrication must take place at the spot, even if only in the trivial sense of seizing it away from nature. This paper finds that the staple theory though not perfect is the most appropriate context in which to evaluate the process of Canadian economic development. As such, it makes an enormous contribution to the study of Canadian economic history. This point will be developed by looking at the evolution of the staple theory,and by its application to the well-known historical facts of Canadian economic development.
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Staples Theory and the Canadian Economy, 2008.
An analysis of Mel Watkins' staples theory in relation to linkages and Canadian economic development.
971 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper examines how, as a basic framework, Melville Watkins' staples theory explains Canadian economic development and the importance of both domestic and external commodity-oriented linkages. The paper further looks at how Watkins' paper first appeared in 1963 as an effort to explain how Canada's economy had developed into a post-World War II era in first flight, unpredictable in its promise of growth.
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"If one is able to imagine the early 1960s Canada of which Watkins wrote, one perceives how much did seem built upon patterns established long before, as in the preeminence of Montreal as opposed to Toronto as the principal finance and business centre, and with much business continuing to involve not just Britain but British colonies in the Caribbean region or part of arrangements involving Britain and continental European powers that were engaged in post-World War II reconstruction efforts. Similarly, there were domestic linkages involving commodities and development that were parts of greater linkages involving the United States. Indeed, a helpful aspect of Watkins' paper referred to here is its reminder of how Canada has been shaped by two principal powers, the United Kingdom gradually replaced by the United States and just as it began its post-1945 ascent to world leadership taking the place of Britain. "
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Competition in Canada's Economy, 2002.
The role of the Competition Bureau in regulating mergers and corporate concentration in Canada's economy.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper discusses the role of the Competition Bureau in regulating mergers and corporate concentration in Canada's economy. The paper discusses the importance of considering the economy that the Bureau is operating in. Mergers and corporate acquisitions have become prevalent but is this all bad, if it means a company staving off bankruptcy. Other surrounding issues are addressed as well as looking at real examples in the past decade addressing this topic.
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Canada's Political Economy, 2005.
This paper discusses the resources and manufacturing that make up Canada's political economy.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper relates that America has made Canada dependent on its own resources because of the massive military industrial complex it possesses. The author points out that, due to these economic measures, Canada is bound to resource development and is subject to foreign enterprises, which use Canadian workers for lower wages because of NAFTA. The paper states that, since Canada has not developed a stronger innovative and manufacturing sector along more nationalized lines, it will continue to be enslaved by American economic dominance.
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"The first economic aspect of the Williams/Clement article reflects the reliance upon British investment to create the groundwork for Canadian trade throughout the world. This reliance became the manufacturing sectors primary directive until economic problems in the 80's limited Canada's trade powers. In this manner, American companies gained more power in nationalizing trade by working with Canada in building up the economy. The FTA agreement helped to encourage more power from American companies that superseded Canada's own manufacturing base in Ottawa."
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Canada's Economy, 2002.
Discusses the regionalism of the Canadian economy and the differences that exist between the provinces.
4,400 words (approx. 17.6 pages), 15 sources, $ 160.95
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In short, there are major differences between the economy in Nova Scotia, Ontario and, say, Saskatchewan. All provinces have historically different patterns of development, different opportunities for economic success and different expectations from 'Canada' as a whole. These differences pull at the thread that keeps the country together.
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Pollution and Canada's Economy, 2002.
Examines the impact of pollution on the Canadian economy.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper will argue that - given the complexities of the intersection of pollution and the economy - it is difficult, if not impossible, to achieve a clear measure of the various impacts of pollution on the Canadian economy. It will be argued that, given that what economists term the "externalities" of pollution are difficult to measure clearly, there is a economically defensible need for government intervention even if it negatively impacts the economic health of the country.
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Canada and the Global Economy, 2002.
How globalization is affecting trade within and out of Canada.
3,400 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 12 sources, $ 124.95
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This paper discusses the phenomenon of globalization and how it has caused the increase of capital flows across borders and numerous free trade deals between nations. The paper argues that, as globalization has brought the world economy closer together, Canadian sovereignty and economic well being have been significantly weakened. Globalization has spawned the Free Trade Agreement, which has taken away Canada's ability to make decisions for itself. Moreover, it has fuelled the policies of deregulation and privatization, which have destroyed the Canadian safety net.
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Wheat Staple in Upper and Lower Canada, 2004.
Examines the history of wheat staple in Upper and Lower Canada
in the late 18th and early 19th Century.
3,159 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 91.95
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The importance of wheat to the Canadian economy is not a new phenomenon. On the contrary, as far back as the 18th Century and earlier, there existed a significant agricultural sector. As the political environments differed in Upper and Lower Canada, though, so too did the development of agriculture, particularly the cultivation of wheat. To understand the importance of this crop, this paper sheds light on the impact of the wheat staple in the late 1700s and early 1800s on the Canadian economy. It presents information on different backgrounds and institutions that were involved and shows that the history of wheat cultivation in Lower Canada was greatly influenced by the colonial institutions of New France.
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"This pattern of landowners moving into Lower Canada created a new demand for agricultural land. In addition to the existing French Canadian settlers who still farmed the seigneurial land, many English settlers either settled as new free-hold tenants, or bought seigneuries. Some French farmers were displaced onto land further north, away from the St. Lawrence where most of the seigneuries bordered. These displaced farmers were forced to attempt to cultivate less fertile land in order to serve the demand for wheat exports to Britain. This "displacement... was caused by the growing population on the established seigneuries... and the apparent unwillingness of French Canadians to leave their native land." (Marr, 1980, p83)."
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Theories of Regional Imbalance, 2002.
A look at theories of regional imbalance: Innis' Staples Theory & Liberal Staples Theory.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 1 source, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses that relational approaches to thinking about regional disparities or imbalances include dependency theory, Neo-Marxism, the Hinterlanders' theory, and early Canadian economic history and political sociology, especially the theories of Fowke and Innis. All of these theories stress that regions are defined in relation to one another, discover that regions and regional imbalances are historically produced (they exist as a result of historical economic/social/political interactions) and that they consequently change over time.
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Economic Development in Canada's Atlantic Provinces, 2002.
Study of the economic history and early development of the Atlantic Provinces of Canada with references to Staple theory.
3,650 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 15 sources, $ 133.95
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The pre-1850 economic history of the Atlantic Provinces of Canada is discussed with ample reference to Staple theory. It is argued that the early experience of Atlantic Canada contrasted markedly with more often analyzed realities in central and Western Canada. Regular mention is made of how the differing early development of the Atlantic Provinces can be seen as extending into patterns of the present.
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Canada's Impact On International Business, 2007.
An analysis of Canada's impact on international business and the factors that affect Canada's economy.
2,117 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper discusses the tacit influences of Canada on the global economy and within the international business sphere. It provides a history of Canada's economy and discusses the factors that influence it. The paper then discusses the governmental economic policies of Canada. It specifically analyzes Canada's relationship with China and petroleum and how these are affecting Canada's economy.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Historical Economic Factors
Governmental Economic Policies
The China/Petroleum Impact
NAFTA and the International Stage
NAFTA's Economic Impact
Conclusion
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"While many detractors of NAFTA predicted that trade deficits would be the only result of this agreement, they also failed to observe that overall exports to these two other markets, the U.S. and Mexico, would increase greatly as well. Because the U.S. is such a large market it was expected to maintain an overall trade deficit but that NAFTA allowed Canada to increase its trade exports across such a wide swath of industries has been a boon to its economy. Dong states that most consumer products increased in amount vis-a-vis trade among the member states of NAFTA (26). Such an overall increase in consumer-oriented products would have been largely impossible without NAFTA guaranteeing market access to these two neighbouring countries. However, NAFTA's benefits seem to have benefited Canada more than the U.S. where its exports only increased meaningfully in a few product categories such as dog food whereas with Canada such increases were almost inclusive of every product category (Dong 26). Canada's increases in foreign trade and in trade relationships with the U.S. through the NAFTA apparatus elevated its status internationally."
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Canada's Great Depression, 2006.
This well-researched paper analyzes the impact of America's Great Depression on the nation of Canada and its economy.
3,711 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 102.95
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The writer of this in-depth paper addresses specific issues and problems that existed in Canada prior to the Great Depression, such as the effects of the social and agricultural situation. This paper examines how the depression altered previously established perceptions of Canada's economy as well as the role of the state. The writer delves into the various external causes of the depression and the inadequate and ineffective government policy at the time which led to and increased the severity of the situation. This paper analyzes Canada's economy before, during and after America's depression era. This paper provides relevant data and statistics pertaining to this particular topic, including the fact that in 1933 Canada was suffering from large-scale unemployment in which 30% of the labor force was out of work.
Table of Contents:
Outline
Introduction
General Causes of the Great Depression
Canada
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"An essential economic aspect that is crucial in understanding the causes and effects of the Depression in Canada was that the country derived 33 percent of its Gross National Income form exports. Therefore the country was particularly affected by the reduction in world trade. This had a severe effect on the Western Canadian provinces as they depended almost exclusively on exports of primary products. Another aspect was that there had been crop failures prior to the Depression. Saskatchewan for example has been plagued by crop failures and a very low what price. Within two years "provincial income plummeted by 90 percent." "This had the result of forcing more than 60 percent of the population onto social relief."
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New Economy, 2001.
Development of "dot.com" companies of late 1990s. Relation to world economy. Bankruptcy of dot.com companies. Relation to European Union & American economy. Need for New Economy to combine Old Economy factors for success.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 11 sources, $ 79.95
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"During the late 1990s, the term, "New Economy," began appearing in articles and news reports as analysts sought to describe transactions that were largely Internet-based, or at least transactions which did not require consumers entering a brick and mortar store. Articles were written about the young entrepreneurs who were rewriting business rules, about companies where Casual Friday evolved into Casual Everyday, and how the New Economy would radically change the entire business landscape. As 2000 draws to a close, however, it is becoming obvious that the Old Economy is not going to go away entirely. Many of the touted "dot com" companies have gone bankrupt as they were unable to produce that most traditional product of the Old Economy: profit. New Economy companies are finding that they must integrate Old Economy ..."
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New Economy, 2002.
A look at the emergence of the new hi-tech economy as compared to the old economy of manufacturing and production.
2,730 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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This paper explores the emergence of the so-called new economy - namely the IT boom and dot.com phenomenon seen in recent history. First, the paper explains what exactly defined this new economy and why it differed from the old, more stable and long-term economy. The paper then explores how this new economy effected global markets, individual business strategies and most importantly how it merged to work alongside the old economy, which continued to play a major role.
Contents:
Introduction
Definition of the New Economy
The New Economy and the World Economy
The New Economy and Business Strategy
Bringing the New Economy and the Old Economy Together
Changes Associated with E-Commerce
Outlook
Conclusion
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"For some analysts, the term, "New Economy," refers to the plethora of "dot com" companies which have come into existence in just the past few years, created new millionaires from young entrepreneurs, and changed retailing as consumers comparison shop and browse from their homes and offices 24 hours a day, seven days a week. However, the ramifications of the New Economy move far beyond just using the Internet to reach catalog customers. Wilfred Corrigan, an executive in the semiconductor industry, notes that a primary difference between the Old Economy and the New Economy is the primary commodity which powers the two."
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Canadian Political Economy, 2002.
This paper on the Canadian political economy states that Canada is seen as a thriving post-modern economy but, at the same time, sufferers from problems of political identity disintegration and economic regionalization.
1,735 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper states that Canadians are overwhelmed with uncertainties about the capacity of their political system to achieve their economic goals. The author believes that the federal state is moving towards neoliberal control, which downgraded economic tasks to lower levels of governance and raised power to the global and continental tiers. The paper describes the many changes that have taken place in the role and organization of the Canadian government to achieve this neoliberal economic policy.
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"Since the Canadian government settles trade treaties but can execute them only in areas of its own constitutional jurisdiction, provincial participation has been necessary to realize what are understood to be the profit of liberalized trade. For this reason, Ottawa has encouraged improved provincial participation since the 1970s. In contradiction, an increased provincial function in trade policy has resulted in diminished provincial capability for industrial policy."
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