Abstract
This paper critically examines the process of Ontario disengaging from its previous role in the Canadian federation and re-defining itself as a North American region state, due to a consequence of a range of political, economic, and social factors. The paper discusses Ontario's origins and features, as well as its future implications. The paper then argues that the primary causal factors behind this process have been the policy rift between the Ontario provincial government and the federal government, a North-South economic realignment supplanting intra-provincial trade relations, and the phenomenon of globalization.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
What is a "Region State"?
Ontario and the ROC: Fraying Economic Ties
Ontario and Ottawa: Policy Differences
Ontario as a Globalized Region State

From the Paper
"In terms of Ontario as a region state, we can currently see this region-international process underway in terms of the growing region to region trade between Ontario and key economic regions of the United States. Consider, for example, Ontario's trade relationship with Michigan - the automotive production region of the United States - in which in 2005 Ontario enjoying a remarkable trade surplus exporting goods and services worth over CAN $55 billion and importing goods and services worth over CAN $25 billion. While the trade relationship with Michigan is clearly an exceptional case given the important industrial significance of the automotive industry that links Michigan and Ontario, such large scale trading relationships can be seen between Ontario and major American regions. For example, in 2005 Ontario also enjoyed a trade surplus with the state of New York, to which it exported over CAN $11 billion in goods and services, and imported over CAN $10 billion."

Tags:trade, import, globalization

Abstract
This paper examines Ontario from the perspective of being the economic heartland of Canada. The paper further explores how as a consequence of a range of political, economic, and social consequences, Ontario seems to be disengaging from its previous role in the Canadian federation and re-defining itself as a North American region state. This paper critically examine this process, its origins and features, as well as its future implications.

From the Paper
"Ontario has long been not only Canada's largest province in terms of population, but the economic heartland of the country as well. This being said, commentators have more recently noted how - as a consequence of a range of political, economic, and social consequences - Ontario seems to be disengaging from its previous role in the Canadian federation and re-defining itself as a North American region state. This essay will critically examine this process, its origins and features, as well as its future implications. It will be argued that the primary causal factors..."

Tags:ontario, economic, region

Abstract
The paper describes the hardships that both South Korea and Israel endured during the 1960s. The paper then discusses the role of government financing, investment and the use of economic nationalism in both countries and shows the similarities between the economic evolutions and the state's interventions. The paper relates, however, that the current economic situation is somewhat different; in South Korea, the decrease in government intervention led to significant corruption, while in Israel this led to economic innovation and integration in today's modern world of globalization.

From the Paper
"Without doubt, the 1960s represent the main time frame in which South Korea and Israel laid the framework for future economic prosperity. Not only that, the most torrid economic development occurred at this time. The most critical propellant of this prosperity, of which will be the primary topic of this paper, was the state-led policy linkages shared between South Korea and Israel. Discussion will be limited to the 1960s because this decade predated nearly twenty years of economic decline for both nations, and also because of the above-mentioned reasons. Further exploration of this intervention will focus on government financing, investment, and the use of economic nationalism."

Tags:government, financing, investment, banks, economic, nationalism, intervention

Abstract
The paper analyzes corruption and economic development in developing countries in this era of globalization by examining the influence of a number of variables, including their respective political and economic systems, the state of their economies, the psychology of the their respective leadership, the scale and time frames of the particular reforms being attempted, the political and economic rivalries in play, and the political, economic, social and cultural conditions prevailing in each country.

From the Paper
"Analyzing corruption and economic development in developing countries in this era of globalization requires examining the influence of a number of variables, including their respective political and economic systems, the state of their economies, the psychology of the their respective leadership, the scale and time frames of the particular reforms being attempted, the political and economic rivalries in play, and the political, economic, social and cultural conditions prevailing in each..."

Tags:corruption, and, economy

From the Paper
"Analytical Comparison of China's Newest Economic Regions:
Special Economic Zones, Open Cities, and Open Coastal Areas

Introduction
In 1978, the People's Republic of China took the first steps on a long path that would switch the world's largest nation operating under a Communist system of government to the world's largest nation attempting to operate as a new economic concept -- a socialist marketing economy. Since then, China's economy has truly modernized and embraced many of the concepts of economic geography, including creating a societal infrastructure that accepts capitalism. The reform process has affected all sectors of the economy (Roberts & Clifford, 1997, 54).

Looking back at the changes occurring over the last 17 years ..."

Abstract
This paper describes the properties that make up the economic measurement called the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The paper specifically discuses the relationship of the government's budgetary activities to the GDP. The paper concludes that the leading indicators used to predict GDP are accurate and that measuring the business cycle in this manner is an effective method of predicting fluctuations in aggregate economic activity.

From the Paper
"The proposed Federal Budget for the upcoming fiscal year is submitted to Congress by the President on the first Monday in February. This process originally started within the White House's Office of Management and Budget, where the proposed budget was prepared with direction from the President himself and various other Senior Cabinet Officials (Citizens Guide to the Federal Budget: Fiscal Year 2001, 2008). The President and Congress decide how much to spend and how much tax to collect in any one fiscal year."

Tags:budget, business cycles, indicators employment, aggregate demand curve

Abstract
This paper explains that many scholars consider the "rags-to-riches" turn-around of the South Korean economy as a marvel especially when compared with other countries such as those in Latin America; thereby, various theories have been proposed to explain this success. The author points out that Eun Mee Kim in "Big Business, Strong State" argues that the rapid economic growth was not due to a static "South Korean model", which was based on the constant strength of either the government or business, but rather a collusion between the state and the chaebol, the large family-owned and managed businesses. The paper relates that Kim's thesis regarding the relationship between the chaebol and the state is weak, dismissing too easily the possibility that the chaebol's influence was actually stronger in the beginning of this economic development than stated.

From the Paper
"Beginning with General Park Chung Hee's military coup in 1961, Kim argues that the state took on an authoritarian control over South Korea, launching an aggressive economic campaign called the Five-Year Economic Development Plan (EDP). The EDP focused on transforming the economy from agriculture to industry, mercantile to manufacturing, and production for domestic use to exportation. Park targeted the chaebol specifically rather than establishing state-owned enterprises or supporting small or medium-sized businesses. As Kim contends, the idea being here that growth would be faster if the state encouraged the big businesses to expand into export-oriented arenas. Via strong-arm tactics, economic sanctions involving low-interest-rate loans to successful exporters, internationalization, and colonial legacy, the chaebol became a model for other businesses in South Korea that would, according to Kim, eventually grow beyond the state's control."

Tags:chaebol, authoritarian, peasants, turn-around, theory

Abstract
This paper argues that the European Union is the most significant challenge at present to the economic hegemony of the United States. The paper contends that this is because of its well-integrated markets and because of its highly-advanced and diversified economies. It further notes, however, that despite still being a political and economic union of great power, the European Union's future is an uncertain one because of changing demographic realities and because the balance of power may well be shifting away from the western world.

From the Paper
"The following paper will argue that the European Union is the most significant challenge at present to the economic hegemony of the United States because of its well-integrated markets and because of its highly-advanced and diversified economies. However - despite still being a political and economic union of great power - the European Union's future is an uncertain one because of changing demographic realities and because the balance of power may well be shifting away from the western world. Over the next several pages, this essay will briefly describe the EU - its structure, its forms of governance, and its key institutions - and glance..."

Tags:future, european, union

Abstract
The paper outlines the issues relating to economic theory with a clear understanding of the role of a political state within an economic capacity. The paper also analyzes how traditional philosophical notions of the functions of the political state integrate with economic theory.

From the Paper
"Political states are considered bodies that govern and rule citizens. However, when analyzing political states within an economic framework it is clear that there are certain functions that cannot be neglected. The paper below will outline the main purpose of a political state. Although the analysis will be grounded within government policy, there will be an integration of issues relating to economic theory with a clear understanding of the role of a political state within an economic capacity. There will also be an analysis that will outline how traditional philosophical notions of the functions of the political state integrate..."

Tags:economics, political, state

Abstract
This paper explains that the Great Lakes Basin offers an abundance of ecological points to support ecotourism; moreover, if ecotourism becomes an important economic and social factor, it will have a positive affect on some of the ecological concerns of the region. The author points out that the tourism industry in the Great Lakes Basin is stagnated and the most appealing method to this revitalizing program is ecotourism, which would bring tourism to the area to generate both income to continue conservation efforts and interest in conserving the Great Lakes Basin's ecosystem and historic sites. The paper states that the first thrust of developing an ecotourism program is to survey Canadians and visitors to determine their interest in eco-travel and to evaluate potential financial benefits and to create an agency to manage ecotourism efforts in the Great Lakes Basin. Tables, charts, maps and illustrations.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Sustainability, Community Interest, Marketing and Mapping
Exotic Biologicals of Interest to Tourism and Ecotourism
Tourism Policies: Legal Issues Affecting Tourism Development in the Area
Tourism Statistics
Canoeing, Kayaking and Sailing
Power Boating
Recreational Fishing
Swimming
Most Popular Sports
Recommendations for Short, Medium and Long Terms
Ontario Tourism Forecast
Short-Term Recommendation
Medium- Term Recommendation
Long- Term Recommendation
Assorted Maps Useful for Planning Ecotourism

From the Paper
"In addition to the scientific ecotourism potential in this species migration (and the list above is a very small part of it), there is the land-based cultural aspect, particularly sustainable if exploited because "the history of exploration, colonization, settlement, and commercial development of the Great Lakes by European settlers spans almost four centuries. Throughout this period, non-indigenous aquatic animal and plant species have been introduced both intentionally and accidentally." Here, cultural history also enters the picture because, for medicinal purposes, early settlers imported non-native plants, such as bittersweet nightshade (Solanum dulcamara) as well as importing favored edibles, such as watercress (Rorippa nasturtium aquaticum), which thrived in the new environment, pushing out older native species."

Tags:culture, historic, plants, animals, survey