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Canadian Economic History, 2002.
Examines the economic history of Canada, reflecting on its periods of National Policy, Welfare State and Neo-Liberalism.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 9 sources, AU$ 103.95
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Canadian economic history since Confederation can be divided into three broad categories. The era of the National Policy, the era of the Keynesian welfare state and, in the last twenty years the socio-political environment has shift hard right with 'neo-liberalism.' This paper briefly summarizes, delineates and differentiates these three central periods of Canadian economic history.
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H.V. Nelles' "A Little History of Canada", 2007.
A critical review of H.V. Nelles' novel, "A Little History of Canada".
3,090 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 117.95
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This paper discusses the work of H.V. Nelles, a Professor of History in Canada. The paper first analyzes several book reviews on Nelles "a Little History of Canada", to give a concrete idea of the influence and acceptance that it maintained amongst the academic community. Apart from this the writer also points out many of the contradictory elements that occur throughout the novel that work to effectively weaken the presentation as a whole. The writer of this essay contends that, while Nelles claims that Canada has always been an open country, many of the factual elements he reports suggest otherwise.
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"While I appreciate where Infanger is coming from with regards to Nelles 'lunging' forward and backward in history as being problematic, I also feel that it is necessary when writing a book of this nature. For example, if Nelles were to follow events in exact chronological order, then the novel would come more across as a textbook. As Nelles allows himself to jump certain years and then return back to them he is simply fully elaborating on different topics, this is necessary to maintain the overall feeling of a flowing book with an exact direction."
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History of Eugenics in Canada, 2000.
Examines the use of this concept in the Human Genome Project - which calls for "the betterment of the human race".
3,000 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 114.95
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This paper presents the arguments for and against the use of Eugenics in a Canadian context, which was first used at the start of the 20th Century, to "improve" the population. The history of the use of this concept and practice is traced to modern day science and how it relates to the Human Genome Project.
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Introduction
Perceived Need for Eugenics in Canada
Justification of Eugenics
Methods of Implementation
Sexual Sterilization Laws in Canada
Alberta Sexual Sterilization Act, 1928
Death of Eugenics in Canada
Eugenics in Canada Today
Future of Eugenics
Conclusion
References
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"Sir Francis Galton first coined the term "eugenics" in 1883 when he defined it as "the study of the agencies under social control that may improve or impair the racial qualities of future generations, either physically or mentally" (Galton, 1907.) Eugenics can be divided into two categories, Negative and Positive Eugenics. Negative Eugenics acts to eliminate undesirable traits from the gene pool, and to ultimately increase the number of desirable individuals in the population by decreasing the rate of propagation of those individuals deemed to be inferior. Positive Eugenics aims to decrease the number of individuals deemed inferior by encouraging propagation of individuals possessing desirable traits (Law Reform Commission of Canada (LRCC), 1979.)"
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Canada's Economic Performance, 2002.
This paper asks the question: Is changing the exchange rate essential to improving Canada's economic performance?
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 57.95
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This paper deals with the prospects of the abolition of the current floating rate of exchange for the Canadian dollar. The pros and cons of this policy are assessed. The paper concludes that the opposition focuses on 'soft' issues such as culture or sovereignty. However, at the same time there seems to be little sound economic evidence that this would have an important impact on Canada's economy.
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Labour Migration and Economic Growth in Canada, 2002.
An analysis of the impact of labor migration on economic development with a focus on Canada.
4,900 words (approx. 19.6 pages), 11 sources, AU$ 231.95
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This paper will explore the role labor migration has played in Canada's economic development, and more generally, how it contributes to economic development at large. The study will then shift gears and apply the gained knowledge to the question of whether or not Canada experienced a 'brain drain' between 1914 and 1945.
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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, AU$ 173.95
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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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Economic Development in Canada, 2007.
A look at economic development in the context of the Canadian economy over the past decade.
1,498 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 12 sources, MLA, AU$ 64.95
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The paper examines the Canadian economy by focusing on Canada's past performance, political and economic structures and other growth factors such as future sustainability, specific sector performance and resource allocation. The paper utilizes these statistics in order to illustrate how political and economic differences impact the growth and development of nations.
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"The notion of development is one that is fundamental to economics and to society as a whole. The increase in the wellbeing of a country's population by increasing education levels, lowering disease rates, increasing life expectancy, increasing average per capita incomes as well as improving the infrastructure in place to allow development to continue to occur in the future is essential to that country's people and its economy. The difference between MDCs and LDCs, of what they do and do not have, is tied in many ways to economics. Canada, a MDC, provides an example of what a wealthy country has which allows it to prosper and further develop ahead of the LDCs. By examining Canada's past performance, political and economic structures and other growth factors such as future sustainability, specific sector performance and resource allocation it is possible to see how Canada is different from LDCs in terms of development."
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Regional Economic Disparities In Canada, 2002.
Examines the regional disparities in Canada using data from 1966-1996 and argues that the disparity is growing.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 45.95
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Over the past thirty years, rather than improving, it is clear to see that the regional disparities, economic and otherwise, have been getting worse. Looking to census data over the circa 1966-96 period, we can see that Eastern Canada, in particular, has fared very poorly. This paper will bring this evidence to light, and argue that, not only have regional inequalities been exacerbated in the past 30 years, but that they will continue to get worse as globalization intensifies.
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Canada's Economic Performance, 2002.
This paper deals with the prospects of the abolition of the Canadian dollar and Canada's adoption of the US dollar.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 115.95
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This paper discusses the pros and cons of this policy. The author states that there is little sound economic evidence that this would have a positive impact on Canada's economy. The paper reviews the ideological implications of monetary union, and opposition to it.
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Economic Development of Canada & India, 2001.
Summarizes & compares historical development of the 2 economies 1700-1970s. Discusses major factors incl. British rule. Diversification, modernization & industrialization. Political aspects & impact.
4,050 words (approx. 16.2 pages), 17 sources, AU$ 175.95
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"his research paper summarizes and compares the historical development of the Canadian and Indian economies during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries (through the 1970s) and discusses the major factors which facilitated or impeded progress.
In the 20th century Canada emerged as a major, sophisticated and balanced industrial economy with high per capita income. The foundations of growth were laid in previous centuries. Canada's precarious early settlement survived due to assistance from its rival mercantilist mother countries, France, and, after 1763, Great Britain. Its ties to Britain's dynamically expanding domestic and foreign trade economy resulting from the commercial revolution of the 18th century and the industrial revolution of the 19th century enabled Eastern ..."
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Canada and Keynesian Economics, 2006.
A look at why Canadians lost faith in Keynesian economics in the 1970s.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 45.95
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During the 1970s people in Canada (and elsewhere) lost faith in Keynesian economics, laying the groundwork for the decline of the Keynesian welfare state, and the rise of neo-liberalism. Neoliberalism favoured the unfettered economic power of private property, and the rise of neo-liberalism signaled the beginning of the globalization of the world economy. This change was therefore a dramatic and important shift, which continues to impact our world profoundly today. This essay examines the reasons for the loss of faith in Keynesian economics in the 1970s in Canada.
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Economic Growth and Economic Equality, 2002.
Economists view on the difference between economic growth and equality.
1,025 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 51.95
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This paper reviews the reasons why economists think there is a conflict between our desire for economic growth and our desire for economic equality.
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Economics: Taiwan and Canada, 2002.
Compares and contrasts the development of a recently industrialized nation (Taiwan) and Canada.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 127.95
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This paper examines the economic development of Canada and Taiwan. It begins by outlining Taiwan's recent industrialization with export-oriented industries. This is contrasted with Canada's nineteenth century industrialization with an import-substitution strategy.
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Canada's Economics and Society, 1993.
A look at Canadian resources, environmental concerns, land use, Somali immigrants, health care and the military.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 103.95
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"Canada: Economics, Background, Trade, and Future
Similar to other North American countries, in recent years Canada has experienced a challenging recession, which technically ended two years ago. The recovery from recession has mostly taken place rather slowly with exports, while inventory growth and domestic demand (the sum total of personal spending, government spending and investment) has remained rather stagnant. According to George Vasic, what is presently needed to sustain Canada's continued recovery is increased consumer spending (1993, p. 19). Prospects for governmental spending seem minimal, so only the Canadian consumer has the potential to bring Canada forward from her economic slump.
Canada presently exports transportation equipment, forestry products, machinery, and metals. This sector is projected to add..."
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Protestant Ethic and Canada's Economics, 1999.
Applies Max Weber's theory to the nation's capitalistic development, focusing on the early 20th Century.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 82.95
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"APPLICABILITY OF PROTESTANT ETHIC TO CANADIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Introduction
This research assesses the relevance of Max Weber s thesis in The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism as an explanation of the development and growth of the capitalist market economy in Canada. An absence of such relevance might indicate that Weber s thesis, based on the experience of Europe, is not transferable to a North American context.
The Protestant Ethic and Capitalist Development
The work ethic of the Protestant Church valued work as a religious virtue. One implication for economic development of the Protestant work ethic is that hard work and the accumulation of wealth are considered virtuous and indicative of a worthwhile life ..."
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Secret Economics: The Economic Impact of the Vietnam War, 2002.
This paper is an analysis of the economic impact that the Vietnam War had on the American economy.
2,440 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 96.95
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This paper attempts to estimate what the real total economic cost of the Vietnam War was to the United States. The paper concludes that a reasonable estimate of the economic impact of the Vietnam War on the American economy is that an entire year's worth of productive activity was used to fight the war.
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"The Vietnam War was the defining experience for a generation of Americans. Indeed, it is arguably one of the defining experiences of America as a whole in the Twentieth Century. Its impact on the men who fought there, the men (and women) who did not, the American military in general, American society and popular culture during and following the war has been well documented. However, it was not just a life changing experience for soldiers and protestors, or a force for social change, or even an inspiration for thousands of books and dozens of movies. War is not least an economic event. In addition to being a military defeat, a political blunder and a human tragedy, the Vietnam War was also an economic disaster."
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