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Series

Accent Québec

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1. Pourquoi des bilans différents à propos des dépenses et des recettes fédérales au Québec? par l'Institut de recherches C.D. Howe (1977).
   
   Why Do the Balances Differ on Federal Receipts and Expenditures in Quebec? by the C.D. Howe Research Institute (1977).

2. Les points faibles de la situation énérgetique du Québec, par Carl E. Beigie et Judith Maxwell (1977). Épuisé.
   
   Quebec's Vulnerability in Energy, by Carl E. Beigie and Judith Maxwell (1977).

3. La notion d'association économique, par Roger Dehem (1978).
   
   On the Meaning of “Economic Association”, by Roger Dehem (1978).

4. Bilingualism: An Economic Approach, by Albert Breton (1978).
   
   Le bilinguisme: une approche économique, par Albert Breton (1978). Out of print.

5. L'industrie québécoise du textile au Canada, par Caroline Pestieau (1978).
   
   The Quebec Textile Industry in Canada, by Caroline Pestieau (1978). Out of print.

6. Canada's Official-Language Minorities, by Richard J. Joy (1978). Out of print.
   
   Les minorités des langues officielles au Canada, par Richard J. Joy (1978). Épuisé.

7. La structure des exportations du Québec, par Carmine Nappi (1978). Épuisé.
   
   The Structure of Quebec's Exports, by Carmine Nappi (1978).

8. Impôts et dépenses au Québec et en Ontario: une comparaison, par Judith Maxwell et Gérard Bélanger (1978).
   
   Taxes and Expenditures in Quebec and Ontario: A Comparison, by Judith Maxwell and Gérard Bélanger (1978).

9. Les nationalismes au Canada: perspective économique, par Jean-Luc Migué (1979).
   
   Nationalistic Policies in Canada: An Economic Approach, by Jean-Luc Migué (1979). Out of print.

10. Montreal: An Economic Perspective, by Fernand Martin (1979). Out of print.
    
    Montréal: les forces économiques en jeu, par Fernand Martin (1979). Épuisé.

11. Quebec and the St. Lawrence Seaway, by Gennifer Sussman (1979). Out of print.
    
    Le Québec et la Voie maritime du Saint-Laurent, par Gennifer Sussman (1979). Épuisé.

12. Canadian Business Response to Legislation on Francization in the Workplace, by Yvan Allaire and Roger Miller (1980). Out of print.
    
    L'entreprise canadienne et la loi sur la francisation du milieu de travail, par Yvan Allaire et Roger Miller (1980).

13. Chômage, inflation et régulation de la conjoncture au Québec, par Pierre Fortin (1980).
    
    Unemployment, Inflation, and Economic Stabilization in Quebec, by Pierre Fortin (1980).

14. Economic Realities of Contemporary Confederation, by Judith Maxwell and Caroline Pestieau (1980). Out of print.
    
    Réalités économiques de la Confédération, par Judith Maxwell et Caroline Pestieau (1980).

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Backgrounder (Canadian-American Committee)

1. “The Beef Story: Evolution of a Canada-U.S. Trade Issue,” by Norman Mogil and Richard Shaffner (1975). Out of print.

2. “Canada's Import Quotas on Eggs: A Case of Domestic Goals versus International Relations,” by Richard Shaffner (1975). Out of print.

3. “The Canada-U.S. Border Dispute over Television Advertising,” by Richard Shaffner (1975). Out of print.

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Benefactors Lecture/Conférence des bienfaiteurs

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1992
Canada's Choice: Crisis of Capital or Renewed Federalism, by John McCallum. Out of print.

Le choix du Canada: une crise des capitaux ou un fédéralisme renouvelé, par John McCallum.

1993
Trade, Money, and Wealth in the Canadian Economy, by Richard G. Harris. Out of print.

1994
In Search of a Social Contract: Can We Make Hard Decisions as if Democracy Matters? by Richard Simeon. Out of print.

1995
Celebrating Flexibility: An Interpretive Essay on the Evolution of Canadian Federalism, by Thomas J. Courchene. Out of print.

Célébrer la souplesse: essai interprétatif sur l'évolution du fédéralisme canadien, par Thomas J. Courchene.

1996
Economic Growth, Technological Change, and Canadian Economic Policy, by Richard G. Lipsey.

1997
The Economics of Privatization, by D.G. McFetridge.

1998
Finding a Balance: Renewing Canadian Fiscal Federalism, by Paul Boothe.

1999
The Canadian Standard of Living: Is There a Way Up?, by Pierre Fortin. Out of print.

2000
Globalization: Myths, Facts, and Consequences, by John F. Helliwell. Out of print.

2001
A Tragedy of the House of Commons: Political Institutions and Fiscal Policy Outcomes from a Canadian Perspective, by Kenneth J. McKenzie.

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British-North American Committee

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1. An Overall View of International Economic Questions Facing Britain, the United States, and Canada during the 1970s, by Harry G. Johnson (1970). Out of print.

2. Transatlantic Relations in the Prospect of an Enlarged European Community, by Theodore Geiger (1970).

3. British Entry to the European Community: Implications for British and North American Agriculture, by John S. Marsh (1971).

4. Purposes and Projects, A Policy Statement, by the British-North American Committee (1971).

5. The Strategic and Political Issues Facing America, Britain and Canada, by Leonard Beaton (1971).

6. Multinational Corporations and British Labour: A Review of Attitudes and Responses, by John Gennard (1972).

7. Sterling, European Monetary Unification, and the International Monetary System, by Richard N. Cooper (1972).

8. Multinational Corporations in Developed Countries: A Review of Recent Research and Policy Thinking, by Sperry Lea and Simon Webley (1973). Out of print.

9. Prospective Changes in the World Trade and Monetary System, by the British-North American Committee (1972).

10. Man and His Environment, by Harry G. Johnson (1973); reprinted as British-North American Committee Occasional Paper 6 (1990).

11. An International Grain Reserve Policy, by Timothy Josling (1973).

12. The European Approach to Worker-Management Relationships, by Innis Macbeath (1973).

13. Problems of Economic Development in the Caribbean, by David Powell (1973). Out of print.

14. The GATT Negotiations 1973–75: A Guide to the Issues, by Sidney Golt (1974).

15. Foreign Direct Investment in the United States: Opportunities and Impediments, by Simon Webley (1974).

16. Completing the GATT: Toward New International Rules to Govern Export Controls, by C. Fred Bergsten (1974).

17. Higher Oil Prices: Worldwide Financial Implications, by Sperry Lea (1975).

18. Skilled Labour Shortages in the UK, with Particular Reference to the Engineering Industry, by Gerry Eastwood (1976).

19. Mineral Development in the 80s: Prospects and Problems, by the British-North American Committee (1976).

20. The Soviet Impact on World Grain Trade, by D. Gale Johnson (1977). Out of print.

21. Skilled Labour Supply Imbalances: The Canadian Experience, by William Dodge (1977). Out of print.

22. The GATT Negotiations 1973–79: The Closing Stage, by Sidney Golt (1978). Out of print.

23. A Positive Approach to the International Economic Order, Part 1, Trade and Structural Adjustment, by Alasdair MacBean (1978). Out of print.

24. Inflation Is a Social Malady, by Carl E. Beigie (1979).

25. New Patterns of World Mineral Development, by Raymond F. Mikesell (1979). Out of print.

26. A Positive Approach to the International Economic Order, Part II, Non-Trade Issues, by Alasdair MacBean and V.N. Balasubramanyam (1980).

27. A Trade Union View of U.S. Manpower Policy, by William W. Winpisinger (1980).

28. Flexible Exchange Rates and International Business, by John M. Blin, Stuart I. Greenbaum, and Donald P. Jacobs (1981).

29. Industrial Innovation in the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States, by Kerry Schott (1981).

30. Conflicts of National Laws with International Business Activity: Issues of Extraterritoriality, by A.H. Hermann (1982).

31. The Newly Industrializing Countries: Adjusting to Success, by Neil McMullen (1982).

32. Trade Issues in the Mid 1980s, by Sidney Golt (1982).

33. Governments and Multinationals: Policies in the Developed Countries, by A.E. Safarian (1983).

34. The Process of Innovation: A Study of Companies in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom, by Nuala Swords-Isherwood (1985).

35. Stiffening the Sinews of the Nations: Economic Infrastructure in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada, by Simon Webley (1986).

36. The GATT Negotiations 1986–90: Origins, Issues and Prospects, by Sidney Golt (1988).

37. On Preserving Shared Values, A Statement by the British-North American Committee on the Occasion of the 40th Anniversary of the Signing of the North Atlantic Treaty (1989).

38. The Question of Saving, by Harold Rose (1991).

39. The World Economy: Trends and Prospects for the Next Decade, by James Ball (1994).

40. The New World of Work, by Stephen R. Barley (1996).

41. The Future of Pension Policy: Individual Responsibility and State Support, by William B.P. Robson (1997).

42. Keeping the Peace: The Outlook for Transatlantic Relationships, by Richard Maidment (1999).
    
    

43. Effective Governance of Nonprofit Organizations, by Rob Paton and Members of the British-North American Committee (2000).
    
    
44. Aging Populations and the Workforce: Challenges for Employers, by William B.P. Robson (2001).

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British-North American Committee Issues Paper

1. Continuing Education and Training of the Workforce, by Frederick W. Crawford and Simon Webley (1993).

2. The Changing World of Finance and Its Problems, by Harold Rose (1993).

3. Unfinished Tasks: The New International Trade Theory and the Post-Uruguay Round Challenges, by F.M. Scherer and Richard S. Belous (1994).

4. Information Technology and Corporations: An Interview with Professor Edward A. Feigenbaum, edited by Richard S. Belous (1996). Out of print.

5. Transatlantic Free Trade and Multilateralism, by Brian Hindley (1996).

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British-North American Committee Occasional Paper

1. New Investment in Basic Industries, by the British-North American Committee (1979).

2. Managing the Response to Industrial Decline, by Joseph L. Bower (1984).

3. Managing Product Innovation, by Carrol Bolen et al. (1985).

4. Tensions in U.S.-E.E.C. Relations: The Agriculture Issue, by Richard Butler and Thomas Saylor (1987).

5. New Departures in Industrial Relations: Developments in the U.S., the U.K. and Canada, by the British-North American Committee (1988).

6. Man and His Environment, by Harry G. Johnson (1990); originally published as British- North American Committee 10 (1973).

7. Demographic Currents: Trends and Issues that Face the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada, by Richard S. Belous (1991).

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British-North American Committee Statement

January 18, 1998
“Governments and the Year 2000 Computer Crisis.”

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C.D. Howe Institute Backgrounder /
Article documentaire de l'Institut C.D. Howe

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1. “The Cost of Keeping Promises: Canada Can Ill Afford to Meet the Cost of the Parties' Campaign Pledges,” by Maureen Farrow and William B.P. Robson (November 8, 1988).

2. “Failing to Go the Extra Mile: A Comment on the February 20 Federal Budget,” by Irene K. Ip (February 22, 1990).

3. “Bank of Canada Easing Is Consistent with Its Pursuit of Price Stability,” by David E.W. Laidler and William B.P. Robson (September 18, 1990).

4. “A Partial Cure: The 1991 Federal Budget,” by Irene K. Ip and William B.P. Robson (February 27, 1991).

5. “More Laurels than Darts for the 1992 Federal Budget,” by the C.D. Howe Institute (February 26, 1992).

6. “Common Market Proposal Would Enshrine Internal Trade Barriers in Canada's Constitution,” by David M. Brown et al. (July 21, 1992).

7. “The Prosperity Initiative Report Reflects Public Opinion in Calling for More Joint Public and Private Sector Action,” by David M. Brown (November 13, 1992).

8. “Meeting of Internal Trade Ministers on Removing Interprovincial Barriers Deserves Canadians' Strong Backing,” by David M. Brown et al. (March 16, 1993).

9. “The Hazards of a Federal-Provincial Debt Bailout,” by Thomas E. Kierans, David E.W. Laidler, and William B.P. Robson (March 16, 1993).

Special issue: “Toward a More Realistic Immigration Policy for Canada,” by Daniel Stoffman (June 1993).

10. “Information Technology for Health Care in Ontario,” by Robert M. MacIntosh (January 12, 1995).

11. “The 1996 Federal Budget: Some Answers and Some Questions,” by William B.P. Robson and Kenneth J. Boessenkool (March 6, 1996).

12. “Price Stability: A Success Worth Defending,” by William B.P. Robson and Kenneth J. Boessenkool (October 1996).

13. “The Bank of Canada and the Economy: Has the Referee Put Away the Whistle?” by David E.W. Laidler and William B.P. Robson (February 13, 1997).

14. “Ottawa's Incredible Disappearing Act: Canadians Pay Billions More in Tax than the Budget Shows, and the Gap Is Growing,” by William B.P. Robson (March 13, 1997).

15. “The Paradox of the Fiscal Dividend: The Bigger It Looks, the Smaller It Gets,” by William B.P. Robson (October 7, 1997).

16. “The Unnatural NAIRU,” by David Laidler (November 4, 1997).

17. “How Not to Get Hit by a Falling Dollar: Why the Plunging Canadian Dollar Need Not Usher in a Slump,” by William B.P. Robson (January 26, 1998).

18. “Debt, Taxes, and Spending: Three Lessons for the Upcoming Federal Budget,” by William B.P. Robson (February 16, 1998).

19. “How Do I Tax Thee? Choices Made on Federal Income Taxes,” by Finn Poschmann (February 25, 1998).

20. “The 1998 Budget: Falling Behind on Debt Reduction,” by Kenneth J. Boessenkool (February 25, 1998).

21. “Making Ponzi a Prudent Man: Establishing the CPP Investment Board,” by William B.P. Robson (March 30, 1998).

22. “Earning Ontario's Fiscal Dividend: Long-Term Programs and Payoffs,” by William B.P. Robson (April 30, 1998).

23. “The Summer of Our (Canadian) Content: Thinking about Canada's Response to the WTO Magazine Decision,” by Daniel Schwanen (June 29, 1998).

24. “Fixing the Seniors Benefit,” by David W. Slater (July 29, 1998).

25. “Let's Defend the Dollar — With Lower Interest Rates!” by Kenneth J. Boessenkool and William B.P. Robson (August 7, 1998).

26. “Buried by a Falling Dollar: The Bank of Canada's Misguided Interest Rate Hike Promises Recession,” by Kenneth J. Boessenkool and William B.P. Robson (August 27, 1998).

27. “Advertising Canada's Culture: Why the New Policy on Magazines Is Not Up to the Task,” by Daniel Schwanen (October 8, 1998).

28. “Solving the EI Conundrum,” by Kenneth J. Boessenkool, Finn Poschmann, and William B.P. Robson (October 13, 1998).

29. “The Social Union Agreement: Too Flawed to Last,” by William B.P. Robson and Daniel Schwanen (February 8, 1999).

30. “Growing Child Benefits, Growing Tax Rates,” by Finn Poschmann (February 17, 1999).

31. “Hiding the Good News: Ottawa's Book-Cooking Is a Troubling Sign for the Future,” by William B.P. Robson (February 17, 1999).

32. “Who Gets What? The 1999 Federal Budget and the CHST,” by Finn Poschmann, William B.P. Robson, and Daniel Schwanen (February 26, 1999).

33. “A 'Made for Ontario' Tax System: Promise or Threat?” by Finn Poschmann (June 29, 1999).

34. “The $22.5 Billion Question: Will Exposure Make Future Federal Surpluses Evaporate?” by William B.P. Robson (October 27, 1999).

35. “Revenue Canada Redux,” by Finn Poschmann (October 28, 1999).

36. “Why Canada Must Undertake Business Tax Reform Soon,” by Jack M. Mintz (November 4, 1999).

37. “Nice Tax Cuts — Shame about the Spending,” by William B.P. Robson (February 29, 2000).

38. “A Little Rhythm Could Help the Bank of Canada Stay Cool: The Case for Regularly Scheduled Bank Rate Decisions,” by William B.P. Robson (March 7, 2000).

39. “The February 2000 Federal Budget's Business Tax Measures: Is Canada Missing the Boat?” by Jack M. Mintz (March 23, 2000).

40. “Perceptions of Poverty: Correcting Misconceptions about the Low-Income Cutoff,” by Kari Norman (April 4, 2000).

41. “The Economics of Job-Creation Programs: What We Know,” by Ben Cherniavsky (July 25, 2000).

42. “The Marginal Effective Tax Rate: The Only Tax Rate that Matters in Capital Allocation,” by Duanjie Chen (August 22, 2000).

43. “Picking Up the Beat: Why the Bank of Canada Should Move to a Fixed Schedule for Monetary Policy Announcements,” by David Laidler (September 7, 2000).

44. “Make EI Fairer: Don't Open the Coffers to Well-Off Repeaters,” by Alice Nakamura (October 17, 2000).

45. “It's Time to Ignore Core Inflation,” by David Laidler and Shay Aba (November 1, 2000).

46. “Financial Sanctions: A Better Way to Target Rogue Regimes,” by Samuel D. Porteous (December 7, 2000).

47. “The Canadian Dollar: Still a Commodity Currency,” by David Laidler and Shay Aba (January 11, 2001).

48. “Withholding Taxes on Income Paid to Nonresidents: Removing a Canadian-US Border Irritant,” by Jack M. Mintz (March 5, 2001).

49. “Le statut du français sur le marché du travail au Québec, de 1970 à 1995: les revenus de travail,” par François Vaillancourt et Christine Touchette (le 9 mars 2001).

50. “Canada's Inflation Targets: Clearer, But Not Yet Clear,” by Shay Aba (June 14, 2001).

51. “Reprogramming the EI Cash Machine: Matching Employment Insurance Premiums and Payouts,” by Finn Poschmann and William B.P. Robson (June 21, 2001).

52. “Time to Settle the Tax Issue for the Resources Industry,” by Jack M. Mintz (June 28, 2001).

53. “Don't Mess with Mr. In-Between: Why the Bank of Canada Should Stick to Fixed Announcement Dates,” by Shay Aba (October 1, 2001).

54. “Keeping Alberta on the Path of Fiscal Happiness,” by Kenneth J. Boessenkool (October 23, 2001).

55. “Who Gets CIDA Grants? Recipient Corruption and the Effectiveness of Development Aid,” by Danielle Goldfarb (November 29, 2001).

Special issue: “Budgeting for Security and Prosperity: A Shadow Federal Budget for December 2001,” by Jack M. Mintz, Finn Poschmann, and William B.P. Robson (December 3, 2001).

56. “Softwood Lumber: The Next Phase,” by Lawrence L. Herman (December 6, 2001).

57. “L'allocation à la naissance au Québec : les politiques gouvernementales peuvent-elles accoître le taux de natalité?” par Kevin Milligan (le 24 janvier 2002).

“Quebec's Baby Bonus: Can Public Policy Raise Fertility?” by Kevin Milligan (January 24, 2002).

58. “Good Policies for Bad Times,” by Shay Aba (March 2002).

59. “The Paradox of the Social Union Framework Agreement,” by John Richards (March 2002).

60. “Trade as Aid: Freeing Access to Canada's Markets for the World's Poor,” by Danielle Goldfarb (May 2002).

61. “Investor Confidence and the Market for Good Corporate Governance,” by Jack M. Mintz and Finn Poschmann (August 2002).

C.D. Howe Institute Commentary / Commentaire de l'Institut C.D. Howe

1. “Canada's Economic Predicament,” by Carl E. Beigie and Wendy Dobson (July 1982).

“L'économie canadienne en désarroi,” par Carl E. Beigie et Wendy Dobson (juillet 1982).

2. Policy Update,” by Wendy Dobson (October 1982).

“La politique économique: une mise à jour,” par Wendy Dobson (octobre 1982).

3. “Taking Stock,” by Wendy Dobson and Edward A. Carmichael (February 1983).

4. “A Positive First Step,” by Edward A. Carmichael and Wendy Dobson (May 1983).

5. “Flexibility as the Best Protection,” by Wendy Dobson, Richard Lipsey, and Murray Smith (November 1983).

6. “Time for a Strategic Economic Agenda,” by Wendy Dobson and Peter Bartha (September 1984).

7. “Education Policy in Canada: The Urgent Issues,” by Claude E. Forget (January 1985).

8. “The Federal Budget: All Things to All People?” by Edward A. Carmichael and Wendy Dobson (April 1985).

9. “Keeping an Eye on the Ball,” by Wendy Dobson (September 1985).

10. “Paying by the Installment Plan: Analysis of the February 26 Federal Budget,” by Wendy Dobson and Edward A. Carmichael (March 1986).

11. “Closing a Trade Deal: The Provinces' Role,” by Murray G. Smith (August 1986). Out of print.

12. “Staying on Course,” by Peter F. Bartha (October 1986).

13. “Tax Reform in a New Light,” by Robert D. Brown (January 1987).

14. “An Opportunity Missed: Analysis of the February 1987 Federal Budget,” by Edward A. Carmichael (March 1987).

15. “A Canadian-U.S. Dispute Settlement Mechanism: Binding or Effective?” by Richard G. Lipsey and Alan M. Rugman (September 1987).

16. “The Toronto Economic Summit: Great Expectations Need to Be Tempered by Realism,” by Maureen Farrow (June 1988).

17. “The Federal Green Plan: Assessing the 'Prequel',” by G. Bruce Doern (June 1990).

18. “The Fix Is Out: A Defense of the Floating Canadian Dollar,” by David E.W. Laidler and William B.P. Robson (July 1990).

19. “Canadian Environmental Policy: Why Process Is Almost Everything,” by G. Bruce Doern (July 1990).

20. “Canada at the U.S.-Mexico Free Trade Dance: Wallflower or Partner?” by Richard G. Lipsey (August 1990). Out of print.

21. “Canada and the U.S.-Mexico Free Trade Negotiations,” by Ronald J. Wonnacott (September 1990).

22. “Money after Meech,” by David E.W. Laidler (September 1990).

23. “U.S. Hub-and-Spoke Bilaterals and the Multilateral Trading System,” by Ronald J. Wonnacott (October 1990).

24. “The Canadian-U.S. Experience in Auto Trade since 1965: Its Relevance for Free Trade Negotiations with Mexico,” by Ronald J. Wonnacott (December 1990).

25. “A Skeptic's Guide to Canadian Monetary Policy,” by Peter Howitt (December 1990).

26. “Money Talks — Let's Listen!” by David E.W. Laidler and William B.P. Robson (January 1991).

27. “Strong Medicine: Budgeting for Recession and Recovery,” by Irene K. Ip (January 1991).

28. “Free Trade with Mexico: What Form Should It Take?” edited by Roderick Hill and Ronald J. Wonnacott (March 1991).

29. “Shades of Green: Gauging Canada's Green Plan,” by G. Bruce Doern (April 1991).

30. “Soviet Economic Reforms: Lost Opportunities and Remaining Hopes,” by Vladimir V. Popov (May 1991).

31. “Aiming Low: Canada's New Inflation Targets,” by William B.P. Robson (May 1991).

32. “Securing Market Access: Canada's Trade Agenda for the 1990s,” by Daniel Schwanen (July 1991).

33. “One Market, One Money? European Lessons for North America,” by David E.W. Laidler (October 1991).

34. “A Rough Re-entry: A Comment on Recent Bank of Canada Policy,” by David E.W. Laidler and William B.P. Robson (November 1991).

35. “Certains aspects juridiques du partage des actifs et des dettes en matière de succession d'État: le cas Québec-Canada,” par Daniel Desjardins et Claude Gendron (janvier 1992).

36. “Does Mexico Subsidize Too Much? Perceptions versus Reality,” by R. Cecilia Siac (February 1992).

37. “Were the Optimists Wrong on Free Trade? A Canadian Perspective,” by Daniel Schwanen (October 1992).

38. “In Their Court: Competitiveness and Provincial Industrial Policy, the Case of Ontario,” by David M. Brown (November 1992).

39. “Avoiding a Crisis: Proceedings of a Workshop on Canada's Fiscal Outlook, January 27, 1993,” edited by Irene K. Ip and William B.P. Robson (February 1993). Out of print.

40. “What Is a North American Good? The NAFTA Rules of Origin,” by Jon R. Johnson (February 1993). Out of print.

41. “Stealing the Emperor's Clothes: Deficit Offloading and National Standards in Health Care,” by Paul Boothe and Barbara Johnston (March 1993).

42. “The NAFTA's Impact on the North American Investment Regime,” by Michael Gestrin and Alan M. Rugman (March 1993).

43. “Agriculture in the NAFTA: A Preliminary Assessment,” by Tim Josling and Rick Barichello (April 1993).

44. “Implications of the NAFTA for Canadian Financial Institutions,” by Pierre Sauvé and Brenda González-Hermosillo (April 1993).

45. “The Russian Economy in 1993: The Failure of Shock Therapy and the Threat of Hyperinflation,” by Vladimir V. Popov (May 1993).

46. “Energy and the NAFTA,” by André Plourde (May 1993).

47. “Don't Bet On the Bank: Monetary Policy and Canada's Growing Foreign Debt,” by William B.P. Robson (May 1993).

48. “Inside or Outside the NAFTA? The Consequences of Canada's Choice,” by Richard G. Lipsey, Daniel Schwanen, and Ronald J. Wonnacott (June 1993).

49. “Hemispheric Trade Liberalization: Is the NAFTA On the Right Track?” by Ronald J. Wonnacott (June 1993).

50. “The Economic Impact of the NAFTA,” by William G. Watson (June 1993). Out of print.

51. “Re-entry in Progress: Canada's Transition to Noninflationary Growth,” by David E.W. Laidler and William B.P. Robson (August 1993).

52. “A Growing Success: Canada's Performance under Free Trade,” by Daniel Schwanen (September 1993).

53. “The NAFTA's Automotive Provisions: The Next Stage of Managed Trade,” by Lorraine Eden and Maureen Appel Molot (November 1993).

54. “The NAFTA: Fortress North America?” by Ronald J. Wonnacott (November 1993).

55. “Strategic Links: Closing the Uruguay Round and Renegotiating the NAFTA,” by Murray G. Smith (December 1993).

56. “Digging Holes and Hitting Walls: Canada's Fiscal Prospects in the Mid-1990s,” by William B.P. Robson (January 1994).

57. “Environmental and Labor Standards in the NAFTA,” by William G. Watson (February 1994).

58. “Sound Advice: Prescriptions for Health Care Reform in Canada,” by Åke Blomqvist (March 1994).

59. “The One to Three Percent Solution: Canadian Monetary Policy under the New Regime,” by David E.W. Laidler and William B.P. Robson (March 1994).

60. “One Market, Many Opportunities: The Last Stage in Removing Obstacles to Interprovincial Trade,” by Daniel Schwanen (March 1994).

61. “Deficit Reduction: Costs and Benefits,” by William Scarth (June 1994).

62. “Little 'Fair' in the Fair Tax Commission Report,” by Jack M. Mintz (June 1994).

63. “Tax Collection in Canada: Prospects for Reform,” by Paul Boothe and Tracy Snodden (October 1994).

64. “The Courage to Act: Fixing Canada's Budget and Social Policy Deficits,” by Thomas E. Kierans and William B.P. Robson, with David M. Brown et al. (October 1994).

65. “Cooler Heads Shall Prevail: Assessing the Costs and Consequences of Quebec Separation,” by Patrick J. Monahan (January 1995). Out of print.

“Les têtes froides l'emporteront: l'évaluation de coûts et des conséquences de la séparation du Québec,” par Patrick J. Monahan (janvier 1995).

66. “Don't Break the Bank! The Role of Monetary Policy in Deficit Reduction,” by David E.W. Laidler and William B.P. Robson (February 1995).

67. “Conflits d'appartenance: la double citoyenneté et la réorganisation de l'union économique,” par Stanley H. Hartt (mars 1995).

“Divided Loyalties: Dual Citizenship and Reconstituting the Economic Union,” by Stanley H. Hartt (March 1995).

68. “Change for a Buck? The Canadian Dollar after Quebec Secession,” by William B.P. Robson (March 1995).

“On rend la monnaie? le dollar canadien après la sécession du Québec,” par William B.P. Robson (mars 1995).

69. “Break Up to Make Up: Trade Relations after a Quebec Declaration of Sovereignty,” by Daniel Schwanen (March 1995).

“Séparation et réconciliation: les relations commerciales qui suivraient la souveraineté du Québec,” par Daniel Schwanen (mars 1995).

70. “Floating Exchange Rates: Here to Stay,” by John W. Crow (April 1995).

71. “Quebec Separation and the Public Debt,” by Edward P. Neufeld (July 1995).

“La séparation du Québec et la dette publique,” par Edward P. Neufeld (juillet 1995).

72. “Too Much Noise: The Debate on Foreign Exchange Rate Variability and Policies to Control It,” by Mark Chandler and David Laidler (October 1995).

73. “Two and a Half Cheers for Canadian Monetary Sovereignty,” by John W. Crow (November 1995).

74. “Government Procurement after the Uruguay Round,” by Christopher C. Nicholls (December 1995).

75. “Canada and the New Subsidies Code,” by Charles Bram Cadsby and Kenneth Woodside (February 1996).

76. “Putting Some Gold in the Golden Years: Fixing the Canada Pension Plan,” by William B.P. Robson (January 1996).

77. “Beyond the Deficit: Generation X and Sustainable Debt,” by William Scarth (February 1996).

78. “Canadian Financial Regulation: A System in Transition,” by Edwin H. Neave (March 1996).

79. “Devils in the Details: Improving the Tactics of Recent Canadian Monetary Policy,” by Kenneth J. Boessenkool, David E.W. Laidler, and William B.P. Robson (April 1996).

80. “The Illusion of Equality: Provincial Distribution of the Canada Health and Social Transfer,” by Kenneth J. Boessenkool (June 1996).

81. “Securing the Canadian Economic Union: Legal and Constitutional Options for the Federal Government,” by Robert Howse (June 1996).

82. “Drawing on Our Inner Strength: Canada's Economic Citizenship in an Era of Evolving Federalism,” by Daniel Schwanen (June 1996).

83. “Coming to Terms with Plan B: Ten Principles Governing Secession,” by Patrick J. Monahan and Michael J. Bryant, with Nancy C. Coté (June 1996).

84. “Language Matters: Ensuring That the Sugar Not Dissolve in the Coffee,” by John Richards (October 1996).

85. “Employment Insurance: A Framwork for Real Reform,” by Alice Nakamura (October 1996).

86. “Ending the Training Tangle: The Case against Federal-Provincial Programs under EI,” by Kenneth J. Boessenkool and William B.P. Robson (February 1997).

87. “The Pension Squeeze: The Impact of the March 1996 Federal Budget,” by David W. Slater (February 1997).

88. “Time Out: Assessing Incremental Strategies for Enhancing the Canadian Political Union,” by Roger Gibbins, with Katherine Harmsworth (February 1997).

89. “Trading Up: The Impact of Increased Continental Integration on Trade, Investment, and Jobs in Canada,” by Daniel Schwanen (March 1997).

90. “Back to Work: Learning from the Alberta Welfare Experiment,” by Kenneth J. Boessenkool (April 1997).

91. “A Matter of Choice: Toward a More Creative Canadian Policy on Culture,” by Daniel Schwanen (April 1997).

92. “A Job-Creation Strategy for Governments with No Money,” by William Scarth (April 1997).

93. “From Tax Grab to Retirement Saving: Privatizing the CPP Premium Hike,” by James E. Pesando (June 1997).

94. “Citizen Engagement in Conflict Resolution: Lessons for Canada in International Experience,” by Janice Gross Stein, David R. Cameron, and Richard Simeon, with Alan Alexandroff (June 1997).

“La participation des citoyens au règlement de conflits : les leçons de l'expérience internationale pour le Canada,” par Janice Gross Stein, David R. Cameron, et Richard Simeon, avec la collaboration d'Alan Alexandroff (juin 1997).

95. “More Money Than Is Good for Us: Why the Bank of Canada Should Tighten Monetary Policy,” by Kenneth J. Boessenkool, David Laidler, and William B.P. Robson (July 1997).

96. “Looking into the Abyss: The Need for a Plan C,” by Alan C. Cairns (September 1997).

97. “Ratifying a Postreferendum Agreement on Quebec Sovereignty,” by Peter Russell and Bruce Ryder (October 1997).

98. “Prudence and Performance: Managing the Proposed CPP Investment Board,” by David W. Slater (October 1997).

99. “Confronting the Greenhouse Challenge: Matching Protection with Risk,” by Daniel Schwanen (October 1997).

100. “Out Front on Federal Debt Reduction: Programs and Payoffs,” by William B.P. Robson and William M. Scarth (November 1997).

101. “Revising Canada's Financial Regulation: Analyses and Recommendations,” by Edwin H. Neave and Frank Milne (February 1998).

102. “Walking the Tightrope: Canada's Financial System between a “Yes” Vote and Quebec Secession,” by David Laidler and William B.P. Robson (March 1998).

103. “Marginal Tax Rates in Canada: High and Getting Higher,” by James B. Davies (March 1998).

104. “Limits to Partnership: Canada-Quebec Relations in a Postsecession Era,” by Richard Simeon (March 1998).

105. “Where the Money Goes: The Distribution of Taxes and Benefits in Canada,” by Finn Poschmann (April 1998).

106. “Flexible Retirement as an Alternative to 65 and Out,” by Morley Gunderson (May 1998).

107. “Taxes, Transfers, and Generations in Canada: Who Gains and Who Loses from the Demographic Transition,” by Philip Oreopoulos and François Vaillancourt (June 1998).

108. “Canadian Bank Mergers: Efficiency and Consumer Gain versus Market Power,” by G. Frank Mathewson and Neil C. Quigley (June 1998).

109. “Chilling Out: The MAI Is on Ice but Global Investment Remains Hot,” by Daniel Schwanen (June 1998).

110. “Birth of a New Currency: The Policy Outlook after Monetary Union in Europe,” by David Laidler and Finn Poschmann (June 1998).

111. “Settling Trade Remedy Disputes: When the WTO Forum Is Better than the NAFTA,” by Robert Howse (June 1998).

112. “The Changing Rules of the Money Game: Proceedings of a Roundtable on Canada's Financial Industry after the Bank Merger Proposals,” edited by William B.P. Robson (September 1998).

113. “Renegotiating Equalization: National Polity, Federal State, International Economy,” by Thomas J. Courchene (September 1998).

114. “Clearly Canadian: Improving Equity and Accountability with an Overarching Equalization Program,” by Kenneth J. Boessenkool (October 1998).

115. “Canadian Human Capital Transfers: The United States and Beyond,” by Don DeVoretz and Samual A. Laryea (October 1998).

116. “The CPP Payroll Tax Hike: Macroeconomic Transition Costs and Alternatives,” by Peter Dungan (October 1998).

117. “Giving Mom and Dad a Break: Returning Fairness to Families in Canada's Tax and Transfer System,” by Kenneth J. Boessenkool and James B. Davies (November 1998).

118. “Inflated Taxes, Deflated Paycheques,” by Finn Poschmann (December 1998).

119. “Payback Time: Assessing the Room for Federal Tax Cuts,” by William B.P. Robson (December 1998).

120. “More Than the Sum of Our Parts: Improving the Mechanisms of Canada's Social Union,” by Daniel Schwanen (January 1999).

121. “Tax Reform, Tax Reduction: The Missing Framework,” by Jack M. Mintz and Finn Poschmann (February 1999).

122. “Economic Growth and Provincial Disparity: A New View of an Old Canadian Problem,” by Serge Coulombe (March 1999).

123. “Building a Stronger Pillar: The Changing Shape of the Canada Pension Plan,” by David W. Slater and William B.P. Robson (March 1999).

124. “Money in the Bank: Comparing Bank Profits in Canada and Abroad,” by R. Todd Smith (May 1999).

125. “Improving the National Child Benefit: Matching Deeds with Intentions,” by Adil Sayeed (May 1999).

126. “Mixing It Up: Directions for Federal Tax Reform,” by Jean-Yves Duclos and Julie Gingras (June 1999).

127. “From Fixing to Monetary Union: Options for North American Currency Integration,” by Thomas J. Courchene and Richard G. Harris (June 1999).

128. “Simply Sharing: An Interprovincial Equalization Scheme for Canada,” by Paul Boothe and Derek Hermanutz (July 1999).

129. “Accident-Proof Budgeting: Debt-Reduction Payoffs, Fiscal Credibility, and Economic Stabilization,” by William B.P. Robson and William M. Scarth (September 1999).

130. “The Dark Side of Targeting: Retirement Saving for Low-Income Canadians,” by Richard Shillington (September 1999).

131. “What Do the Fixers Want to Fix? The Debate about Canada's Exchange Rate Regime,” by David Laidler (December 1999).

132. “Prisoners of the Past in a Fast-Forward World: Canada's Policy Framework for the Financial Services Sector,” by Wendy Dobson (December 1999).

133. “Assessing the Foreign Property Rule: Regulation without Reason,” by Joel Fried and Ron Wirick (December 1999).

134. “Budgeting for Growth: Promoting Prosperity with Smart Fiscal Policy,” by William B.P. Robson, Jack M. Mintz, and Finn Poschmann (February 2000).

135. “Doing the Rules: An Assessment of the Federal Clarity Act in Light of the Quebec Secession Reference,” by Patrick J. Monahan (February 2000).

136. “How to Lower Taxes and Improve Social Policy: A Case of Eating Your Cake and Having It Too,” by Finn Poschmann and John Richards (February 2000).

137. “Capitalizing on Cuts to Capital Gains Taxes,” by Jack M. Mintz and Thomas A. Wilson (February 2000).

138. “The Currency Crisis in Russia in a Wider Context,” by Vladimir Popov (March 2000).

139. “Consequences of the Quebec Secession Reference: The Clarity Bill and Beyond,” by Claude Ryan (April 2000).

140. “Putting the Brain Drain in Context: Canada and the Global Competition for Scientists and Engineers,” by Daniel Schwanen (April 2000).

141. “A Cooler Approach: Tackling Canada's Commitments on Greenhouse Gas Emissions,” by Daniel Schwanen (April 2000).

142. “Leaving Well Enough Alone: Canada's Monetary Order in a Changing International Environment,” by David Laidler and Finn Poschmann (May 2000).

143. “Now That the Coat Fits the Cloth...: Spending Wisely in a Trimmed-Down Age,” by John Richards (June 2000).

144. “Stop the Press! Rapid Money Growth May Bring Higher Inflation,” by William B.P. Robson and Shay Aba (September 2000).

145. “The Dynamics of Poverty in Canada: What We Know, What We Can Do,” by Ross Finnie (September 2000).

146. “The Work Sharing Program in Canada: A Feasible Alternative to Layoffs?” by David M. Gray (October 2000).

147. “Municipal Finance in a New Fiscal Environment,” by Harry Kitchen (November 2000).

148. “Will the Baby Boomers Bust the Health Budget? Demographic Change and Health Care Financing Reform,” by William B.P. Robson (February 2001).

149. “A New Option for Retirement Savings: Tax-Prepaid Savings Plans,” by Jonathan Kesselman and Finn Poschmann (February 2001).

150. “Local Government Amalgamations: Discredited Nineteenth-Century Ideals Alive in the Twenty-First,” by Robert L. Bish (March 2001).

“Les fusions des administrations locales : des idéaux discrédités du XIXe siècle sont encore défendus au XXIe siècle,” par Robert L. Bish (mars 2001).

151. “Integrating Canada's Dis-Integrated Health Care System,” by Cam Donaldson, Gillian Currie, and Craig Mitton (April 2001).

152. “An Electronic System for Railcar Market Access,” by Barry E. Prentice and Tamara Thomson (May 2001).

153. “Main Street or Bay Street: The Only Choices?” by John F. Chant (May 2001).

154. “Taxing Business: A Provincial Affair?” by Richard M. Bird and Kenneth J. McKenzie (November 2001).

155. “Measuring the Load, Easing the Burden: Canada's Student Loan Programs and the Revitalization of Canadian Postsecondary Education,” by Ross Finnie (November 2001).

156. “Neighbors Matter: Poor Neighborhoods and Urban Aboriginal Policy,” by John Richards (November 2001).

157. “Managing Medicare: The Prerequisite to Spending or Reform,” by Cam Donaldson, Craig Mitton, and Gillian Currie (January 2002).

158. “Productivity and the Dollar: Commodities and the Exchange Rate Connection,” by David Laidler and Shay Aba (February 2002).

159. “California Shorts a Circuit: Should Canadians Trust the Wiring Diagram?” by Mark Jaccard (February 2002).

160. “Municipal Finance and the Pattern of Urban Growth,” by Enid Slack (February 2002).

161. “Bread and Circuses: The Local Benefits of Sports and Cultural Businesses,” by John P. Palmer (March 2002).

162. “Shaping the Future of the North American Economic Space: A Framework for Action,” by Wendy Dobson (April 2002).

163. “Funding Public Provision of Private Health: The Case for a Copayment Contribution through the Tax System,” by Shay Aba, Wolfe D. Goodman, and Jack M. Mintz (May 2002).

164. “The Charter and Health Care: Guaranteeing Timely Access to Health Care for Canadians,” by Stanley H. Hartt and Patrick J. Monahan (May 2002).

165. “Measuring the Performance of Government Training Programs,” by William P. Warburton and Rebecca N. Warburton (June 2002).

166. “A Friendly Agreement in Advance: Canada-US Defense Relations Past, Present, and Future,” by J.L. Granatstein (June 2002).

167. “No Small Change: The Awkward Economics and Politics of North American Monetary Integration,” by William B.P. Robson and David Laidler (July 2002).

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  Special C.D. Howe Institute Commentary series

  The Banking Papers

  101. “Revising Canada's Financial Regulation: Analyses and Recommendations,” by Edwin H. Neave and Frank Milne (February 1998).

  108. “Canadian Bank Mergers: Efficiency and Consumer Gain versus Market Power,” by G. Frank Mathewson and Neil C. Quigley (June 1998).

  112. “The Changing Rules of the Money Game: Proceedings of a Roundtable on Canada's Financial Industry after the Bank Merger Proposals,” edited by William B.P. Robson (September 1998).

  124. “Money in the Bank: Comparing Bank Profits in Canada and Abroad,” by R. Todd Smith (May 1999).

  153. “Main Street or Bay Street: The Only Choices?” by John F. Chant (May 2001).

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  The Border Papers

  162. “Shaping the Future of the North American Economic Space: A Framework for Action,” by Wendy Dobson (April 2002).
  
  166. “A Friendly Agreement in Advance: Canada-US Defense Relations Past, Present, and Future,” by J.L. Granatstein (June 2002).
  
  167. “No Small Change: The Awkward Economics and Politics of North American Monetary Integration,” by William B.P. Robson and David Laidler (July 2002).
  
  
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  The Canadian Union Papers

  81. “Securing the Canadian Economic Union: Legal and Constitutional Options for the Federal Government,” by Robert Howse (June 1996).

  82. “Drawing on Our Inner Strength: Canada's Economic Citizenship in an Era of Evolving Federalism,” by Daniel Schwanen (June 1996).

  84. “Language Matters: Ensuring That the Sugar Not Dissolve in the Coffee,” by John Richards (October 1996).

  88. “Time Out: Assessing Incremental Strategies for Enhancing the Canadian Political Union,” by Roger Gibbins, with Katherine Harmsworth (February 1997).

  94. “Citizen Engagement in Conflict Resolution: Lessons for Canada in International Experience,” by Janice Gross Stein, David R. Cameron, and Richard Simeon, with Alan Alexandroff (June 1997).
  
  “La participation des citoyens au règlement de conflits : les leçons de l'expérience internationale pour le Canada,” par Janice Gross Stein, David R. Cameron, et Richard Simeon, avec la collaboration d'Alan Alexandroff (juin 1997).

  Note: All of "The Canadian Union Papers" and "The Secession Papers" series are reprinted in David R. Cameron, ed., The Referendum Papers: Essays on Secession and National Unity (1999). [Published in association with the C.D. Howe Institute by the University of Toronto Press.]
  
  

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  The Globalization Papers

  109. “Chilling Out: The MAI Is on Ice but Global Investment Remains Hot,” by Daniel Schwanen (June 1998).
  
  

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  The Health Papers

  148. “Will the Baby Boomers Bust the Health Budget? Demographic Change and Health Care Financing Reform,” by William B.P. Robson (February 2001).

  151. “Integrating Canada's Dis-Integrated Health Care System,” by Cam Donaldson, Gillian Currie, and Craig Mitton (April 2001).
  
  157. “Managing Medicare: The Prerequisite to Spending or Reform,” by Cam Donaldson, Craig Mitton, and Gillian Currie (January 2002).
  
  163. “Funding Public Provision of Private Health: The Case for a Copayment Contribution through the Tax System,” by Shay Aba, Wolfe D. Goodman, and Jack M. Mintz (May 2002).
  
  164. “The Charter and Health Care: Guaranteeing Timely Access to Health Care for Canadians,” by Stanley H. Hartt and Patrick J. Monahan (May 2002).
  
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  The NAFTA Papers
  
  40. “What Is a North American Good? The NAFTA Rules of Origin,” by Jon R. Johnson (February 1993). Out of print.
  
  42. “The NAFTA's Impact on the North American Investment Regime,” by Michael Gestrin and Alan M. Rugman (March 1993).

43. “Agriculture in the NAFTA: A Preliminary Assessment,” by Tim Josling and Rick Barichello (April 1993).

44. “Implications of the NAFTA for Canadian Financial Institutions,” by Pierre Sauvé and Brenda González-Hermosillo (April 1993).

46. “Energy and the NAFTA,” by André Plourde (May 1993).

48. “Inside or Outside the NAFTA? The Consequences of Canada's Choice,” by Richard G. Lipsey, Daniel Schwanen, and Ronald J. Wonnacott (June 1993).

49. “Hemispheric Trade Liberalization: Is the NAFTA On the Right Track?” by Ronald J. Wonnacott (June 1993).

53. “The NAFTA's Automotive Provisions: The Next Stage of Managed Trade,” by Lorraine Eden and Maureen Appel Molot (November 1993).

54. “The NAFTA: Fortress North America?” by Ronald J. Wonnacott (November 1993).

55. “Strategic Links: Closing the Uruguay Round and Renegotiating the NAFTA,” by Murray G. Smith (December 1993).

57. “Environmental and Labor Standards in the NAFTA,” by William G. Watson (February 1994).

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The Pension Papers

87. “The Pension Squeeze: The Impact of the March 1996 Federal Budget,” by David W. Slater (February 1997).

93. “From Tax Grab to Retirement Saving: Privatizing the CPP Premium Hike,” by James E. Pesando (June 1997).

98. “Prudence and Performance: Managing the Proposed CPP Investment Board,” by David W. Slater (October 1997).

106. “Flexible Retirement as an Alternative to 65 and Out,” by Morley Gunderson (May 1998).

116. “The CPP Payroll Tax Hike: Macroeconomic Transition Costs and Alternatives,” by Peter Dungan (November 1998).

123. “Building a Stronger Pillar: The Changing Shape of the Canada Pension Plan,” by David W. Slater and William B.P. Robson (March 1999).

130. “The Dark Side of Targeting: Retirement Saving for Low-Income Canadians,” by Richard Shillington (September 1999).

133. “Assessing the Foreign Property Rule: Regulation without Reason,” by Joel Fried and Ron Wirick (December 1999).

149. “A New Option for Retirement Savings: Tax-Prepaid Savings Plans,” by Jonathan Kesselman and Finn Poschmann (February 2001).

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The Referendum Papers/Les cahiers référendaires

65. “Cooler Heads Shall Prevail: Assessing the Costs and Consequences of Quebec Separation,” by Patrick J. Monahan (January 1995). Out of print.

“Les têtes froides l'emporteront: l'évaluation de coûts et des conséquences de la séparation du Québec,” par Patrick J. Monahan (janvier 1995).

67. “Conflits d'appartenance: la double citoyenneté et la réorganisation de l'union économique,” par Stanley H. Hartt (mars 1995).

“Divided Loyalties: Dual Citizenship and Reconstituting the Economic Union,” by Stanley H. Hartt (March 1995).

68. “Change for a Buck? The Canadian Dollar after Quebec Secession,” by William B.P. Robson (March 1995).

“On rend la monnaie? le dollar canadien après la sécession du Québec,” par William B.P. Robson (mars 1995).

69. “Break Up to Make Up: Trade Relations after a Quebec Declaration of Sovereignty,” by Daniel Schwanen (March 1995).

“Séparation et réconciliation: les relations commerciales qui suivraient la souveraineté du Québec,” par Daniel Schwanen (mars 1995).

71. “Quebec Separation and the Public Debt,” by Edward P. Neufeld (July 1995).

“La séparation du Québec et la dette publique,” par Edward P. Neufeld (juillet 1995).

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The Secession Papers

83. “Coming to Terms with Plan B: Ten Principles Governing Secession,” by Patrick J. Monahan and Michael J. Bryant, with Nancy C. Coté (June 1996).

96. “Looking into the Abyss: The Need for a Plan C,” by Alan C. Cairns (September 1997).

97. “Ratifying a Postreferendum Agreement on Quebec Sovereignty,” by Peter Russell and Bruce Ryder (October 1997).

102. “Walking the Tightrope: Canada's Financial System between a 'Yes' Vote and Quebec Secession,” by David Laidler and William B.P. Robson (March 1998).

104. “Limits to Partnership: Canada-Quebec Relations in a Postsecession Era,” by Richard Simeon (March 1998).

Note: All of "The Canadian Union Papers" and "The Secession Papers" series are reprinted in David R. Cameron, ed., The Referendum Papers: Essays on Secession and National Unity (1999). [Published in association with the C.D. Howe Institute by the University of Toronto Press.]

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The Taxation Papers

117. “Giving Mom and Dad a Break: Returning Fairness to Families in Canada's Tax and Transfer System,” by Kenneth J. Boessenkool and James B. Davies (November 1998).

118. “Inflated Taxes, Deflated Paycheques,” by Finn Poschmann (December 1998).

119. “Payback Time: Assessing the Room for Federal Tax Cuts,” by William B.P. Robson (December 1998).

121. “Tax Reform, Tax Reduction: The Missing Framework,” by Jack M. Mintz and Finn Poschmann (February 1999).

125. “Improving the National Child Benefit: Matching Deeds with Intentions,” by Adil Sayeed (May 1999).

126. “Mixing It Up: Directions for Federal Tax Reform,” by Jean-Yves Duclos and Julie Gingras (June 1999).

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The Transfer Papers

105. “Where the Money Goes: The Distribution of Taxes and Benefits in Canada,” by Finn Poschmann (April 1998).

113. “Renegotiating Equalization: National Polity, Federal State, International Economy,” by Thomas J. Courchene (September 1998).

114. “Clearly Canadian: Improving Equity and Accountability with an Overarching Equalization Program,” by Kenneth J. Boessenkool (October 1998).

128. “Simply Sharing: An Interprovincial Equalization Scheme for Canada,” by Paul Boothe and Derek Hermanutz (July 1999).

 

The Urban Papers

147. “Municipal Finance in a New Fiscal Environment,” by Harry Kitchen (November 2000).

150. “Local Government Amalgamations: Discredited Nineteenth-Century Ideals Alive in the Twenty-First,” by Robert L. Bish (March 2001).

“Les fusions des administrations locales : des idéaux discrédités du XIXe siècle sont encore défendus au XXIe siècle,” par Robert L. Bish (mars 2001).

160. “Municipal Finance and the Pattern of Urban Growth,” by Enid Slack (February 2002).

161. “Bread and Circuses: The Local Benefits of Sports and Cultural Businesses,” by John P. Palmer (March 2002).

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C.D. Howe Institute Perspective

(series no longer published)

“Japan's Financial System as Factor in Its Economic Success,” by David Wright (1982).

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Canada in the Atlantic Economy

(series no longer published)

1. World Trade and Economic Growth: Trends and Prospects with Applications to Canada, by David W. Slater (1968). Out of print.

2. Transatlantic Economic Community: Canadian Perspectives, by H. Edward English (1968). Out of print.

3. Harmonization of National Economic Policies under Free Trade, by Harry G. Johnson, Paul Wonnacott, and Hirofumi Shibata (1968). Out of print.

4. Trade Liberalization and Canadian Agriculture, by Gerald I. Trant, David L. MacFarlane and Lewis A. Fischer (1968). Out of print.

5. Trade Liberalization and the Canadian Pulp and Paper Industry, by W.E. Haviland, N.S. Takacsy, and E.M. Cape (1968). Out of print.

6. Trade Liberalization and the Canadian Furniture Industry, by David E. Bond and Ronald J. Wonnacott (1968). Out of print.

7. Trade Liberalization and the Canadian Steel Industry, by Jacques Singer (1969). Out of print.

8. Trade Liberalization and Transportation in International Trade, by John M. Munro (1969). Out of print.

9. Fiscal Harmonization under Freer Trade: Principles and Their Applications to a Canada-U.S. Free Trade Area, by Hirofumi Shibata (1969). Out of print.

10. Canadian Economic Policy and the Impact of International Capital Flows, by Richard E. Caves and Grant L. Reuber (1969). Out of print.

11. Trade Liberalization and a Regional Economy: Studies of the Impact of Free Trade on British Columbia, by Ronald A. Shearer, John H. Young, and Gordon R. Munro (1971). Out of print.

12. Industrial Viability in a Free Trade Economy: A Program of Adjustment Policies for Canada, by Roy A. Matthews (1971). Out of print.

13. Canada in a Wider Economic Community, by H. Edward English, Bruce W. Wilkinson, and H.C. Eastman (1972). Out of print.

Note:

Nos. 1, 2, and 3 also published together as World Trade and Trade Policy, edited by H. Edward English (1968). Out of print.

Nos. 4, 5, and 6 also published together as The Impact of Trade Liberalization 1, edited by H. Edward English (1968). Out of print.

Nos. 7 and 8 also published together as The Impact of Trade Liberalization 2, edited by H. Edward English (1969). Out of print.

Nos. 9 and 10 also published together as Capital Flows and International Policy Harmonization, edited by H. Edward English (1973). Out of print.

Nos. 11 and 12 also published together as Regional and Adjustment Aspects of Trade Liberalization, edited by H. Edward English (1973). Out of print.

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The Canada Round / Au tour du Canada

(series no longer published)

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1. How Shall We Govern the Governor? A Critique of the Governance of the Bank of Canada, by David E.W. Laidler (1991).

2. In Praise of Renewed Federalism, by Thomas J. Courchene (1991).
   
   Éloge d'un fédéralisme renouvelé, par Thomas J. Courchene (1991).

3. Two Nations, One Money? Canada's Monetary System following a Quebec Secession, by David E.W. Laidler and William B.P. Robson (1991).

4. Broken Links: Trade Relations after a Quebec Secession, by Gordon Ritchie et al. (1991).

5. Parting as Friends: The Economic Consequences for Quebec, by John McCallum and Chris Green (1991).
   
   Une rupture à l'amiable: conséquences économiques pour le Québec, par John McCallum et Chris Green (1991).

6. From East and West: Regional Views on Reconfederation, by Norman Cameron et al. (1991).

7. Europe Uniting: The EC Model and Canada's Constitutional Debate, by G. Bruce Doern (1992).

8. Closing the Books: Dividing Federal Assets and Debt If Canada Breaks Up, by Paul Boothe et al (1992).

9. A Social Charter for Canada? Perspectives on the Constitutional Entrenchment of Social Rights, by Havi Echenberg et al. (1992).

10. Survival: Official Language Rights in Canada, by John Richards, François Vaillancourt, and William G. Watson (1992).

11. Dividing the Spoils: The Federal-Provincial Allocation of Taxing Powers, by Irene K. Ip and Jack M. Mintz, with a comment by Claude E. Forget (1992).

12. Delivering the Goods: The Federal-Provincial Division of Spending Powers, by Jean-Michel Cousineau, Claude E. Forget, and John Richards (1992).

13. Limits to Government: Controlling Deficits and Debt in Canada, by Herbert G. Grubel, Douglas D. Purvis, and William M. Scarth (1992).

14. Free to Move: Strengthening the Canadian Economic Union, by David M. Brown, Fred Lazar, and Daniel Schwanen (1992).

15. Tangled Web: Legal Aspects of Deconfederation, by Stanley H. Hartt et al. (1992).

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Canada-U.S. Prospects

(series co-sponsored by the C.D. Howe Institute and the National Planning Association, Washington, DC; series no longer published)

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1. The St. Lawrence Seaway: History and Analysis of a Joint Water Highway, by Gennifer Sussman (1978). Out of print.

2. The Canada-U.S. Capital Market: Intermediation, Integration, and Policy Independence, by Robert M. Dunn (1978).

3. U.S. Ownership of Firms in Canada: Issues and Policy Approaches, by Steven Globerman (1979). Out of print.

4. Canadian-U.S. Relations: Policy Environments, Issues, and Prospects, by Harald von Riekhoff, John H. Sigler, and Brian W. Tomlin (1979).

5. The Economic Growth of the United States: Perspective and Prospective, by Solomon Fabricant (1979).

6. Canada in the Changing World Economy, by B.W. Wilkinson (1980). Out of print.

7. The Garrison Diversion Unit: A Case Study in Canadian-U.S. Environmental Relations, by John E. Carroll and Roderick M. Logan (1980).

8. Canada-United States Trade and Economic Interdependence, by Peter Morici, assisted by Laura L. Megna (1980). Out of print.

9. The Environment for Policy-Making in Canada and the United States, by Mildred A. Schwartz (1981).

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Canadian-American Committee

(series co-sponsored by the C.D. Howe Institute and the National Planning Association, Washington, DC; series no longer published)

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1. Natural Gas and Canada-United States Relations, by John Davis (1959). Out of print.

2. The Growth of Soviet Economic Power and Its Consequences for Canada and the United States, by Franklin A. Lindsay (1959).

3. Towards a Solution of Our Wheat Surplus Problems, by the Canadian-American Committee (1959). Out of print.

4. Wanted: A Working Environment More Conducive to Canadian-American Trade in Gas, by the Canadian-American Committee (1959). Out of print.

5. Cooperative Development of the Columbia River Basin, by the Canadian-American Committee (1960). Out of print.

6. Wheat Surpluses and the U.S. Barter Program, by the Canadian-American Committee (1960).

7. The Growth and Changing Composition of Trade between Canada and the United States, by Grant L. Reuber (1960). Out of print.

8. Barriers to Trade between Canada and the United States, by Francis Masson and J.B. Whitely (1960). Out of print.

9. Law and U.S. Business in Canada, by Kingman Brewster (1960).

10. Changes in Trade Restrictions between Canada and the United States, by Constant Southworth and W.W. Buchanan (1960).

11. The Future of Industrial Raw Materials in North America, by Wilbert G. Fritz (1960). Out of print.

12. Policies and Practices of United States Subsidiaries in Canada, by John Lindeman and Donald Armstrong (1961). Out of print.

13. Canada's Trade with Cuba and Canadian-American Relations, by the Canadian-American Committee (1961). Out of print.

14. The Perspective of Canadian-American Relations, by the Canadian-American Committee (1962). Out of print.

15. The U.S. Softwood Lumber Situation in a Canadian-American Perspective, by Sperry Lea (1962).

16. The U.S. Trade Expansion Act of 1962: How Will It Affect Canadian-U.S. Trade? by Howard S. Piquet (1963). Out of print.

17. Non-Merchandise Transactions between Canada and the United States, by John W. Popkin (1963). Out of print.

18. Invisible Trade Barriers between Canada and the United States, by Francis Masson and H. Edward English (1963).

19. A Canada-U.S. Free Trade Arrangement: Survey of Possible Characteristics, by Sperry Lea (1963). Out of print.

20. Canada and the Organization of American States, by John D. Harbron (1963). Out of print.

21. Preserving the Canada-U.S. Common Market for Capital, by the Canadian-American Committee (1963). Out of print.

22. Recent Canadian and U.S. Government Actions Affecting U.S. Investment in Canada, by the Canadian-American Committee (1964).

23. A Possible Plan for a Canada-U.S. Free Trade Area, by the Canadian-American Committee (1965).

24. Capital Flows between Canada and the United States, by Irving Brecher (1965).

25. A New Trade Strategy for Canada and the United States, by the Canadian-American Committee (1966).

26. The Role of International Unionism in Canada, by John Crispo (1967).

27. Constructive Alternatives to Proposals for U.S. Import Quotas, by the Canadian-American Committee (1968).

28. U.S.-Canadian Free Trade: The Potential Impact on the Canadian Economy, by Paul Wonnacott and Ronald J. Wonnacott (1968). Out of print.

29. The Performance of Foreign-Owned Firms in Canada, by A.E. Safarian (1969).

30. North American Agriculture in a New World, by J. Price Gittinger (1970). Out of print.

31. The Canada-U.S. Automotive Agreement: An Evaluation, by Carl E. Beigie (1970).

32. Toward a More Realistic Appraisal of the Automotive Agreement, by the Canadian-American Committee (1970). Out of print.

33. Canada's Experience with Fixed and Flexible Exchange Rates in a North American Capital Market, by Robert M. Dunn (1971). Out of print.

34. The U.S. Import Surcharge and Canada, by the Canadian-American Committee (1971).

35. The New Environment for Canadian-American Relations, by the Canadian-American Committee (1972). Out of print.

36. Energy from the Arctic: Facts and Issues, by Judith Maxwell (1973).

37. Canada, the U.S. and the Third Law of the Sea Conference, by Roderick M. Logan (1974).

38. A Balance of Payments Handbook, by Caroline Pestieau (1974). Out of print.

39. Keeping Options Open in Canada-U.S. Oil and Natural Gas Trade, by the Canadian-American Committee (1975). Out of print.

40. Industrial Incentive Policies and Programs in the Canadian-American Context, by John Volpe (1976). Out of print.

41. Coal and Canada-U.S. Energy Relations, by Richard L. Gordon (1976).

42. A Time of Difficult Transitions: Canada-U.S. Relations in 1976, by the Canadian-American Committee (1976).

43. Agriculture in an Interdependent World: U.S. and Canadian Perspectives, by T.K. Warley (1977).

44. Uranium, Nuclear Power, and Canada-U.S. Energy Relations, by Hugh C. McIntyre (1978).

45. Safer Nuclear Power Initiatives: A Call for Canada-U.S. Action, by the Canadian-American Committee (1978).

46. Bilateral Relations in an Uncertain World Context: Canada-U.S. Relations in 1978, by the Canadian-American Committee (1978).

47. Electricity across the Border: The U.S.-Canadian Experience, by Mark Perlgut (1978).

48. Improving Bilateral Consultation on Economic Issues, by the Canadian-American Committee (1981). Out of print.

49. Acid Rain: An Issue in Canadian-American Relations, by John E. Carroll (1982). Out of print.

50. The Global Competitive Struggle: Challenges to the United States and Canada, by Peter Morici (1984).

51. Weathering the Storm: Canadian-U.S. Relations, 1980–83, by David Leyton-Brown (1985).

52. Canadian-U.S. Trade Options, by the Canadian-American Committee (1985).

53. Bridging the Gap: Trade Laws in the Canadian-U.S. Negotiations, by Murray G. Smith, with C. Michael Aho and Gary N. Horlick (1987).

54. Outward Bound: Canadian Direct Investment in the United States, by Alan M. Rugman (1987).

55. Global Imbalances and U.S. Policy Responses: A Canadian Perspective, by Richard G. Lipsey and Murray G. Smith (1987).

56. U.S. and Canadian Automotive Policies in a Changing World Environment, by Paul Wonnacott (1987).

57. Canadian and U.S. Adjustment Policies in a Bilateral Trade Agreement, by Ronald J. Wonnacott, with Roderick Hill (1987).

58. Meeting the Competitive Challenge: Canada and the United States in the Global Economy, by Peter Morici (1988).

59. Continental Divide: The Values and Institutions of the United States and Canada, by Seymour Martin Lipset (1989). Out of print; a trade edition is available from Routledge publishers.

60. The Economics of Overlapping Free Trade Areas and the Mexican Challenge, by Ronald J. Wonnacott (1991). Out of print.

61. Ties Beyond Trade: Labor and Environmental Issues under the NAFTA, edited by Jonathan Lemco and William B.P. Robson (1993).

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Fiscal Policy Monitor

(series no longer published)

 

1. “Building a Constituency for Deficit Reduction,” by Maureen Farrow and William B.P. Robson (April 1989).

2. “The Long Road Back to Balance: Federal Fiscal Policy Following the April 1989 Budget,” by Maureen Farrow and William B.P. Robson (July 1989).

3. “The Other Shoe — The GST: Stage Two of Tax Reform,” by Robert D. Brown (November 1989).

4. “Problems and Priorities for the 1990 Federal Budget: A Survey of Views from a C.D. Howe Institute Pre-Budget Workshop, January 26, 1990,” edited by William B.P. Robson (February 1990).

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Howe Research Institute Commentary

(continues: Private Planning Association of Canada Commentary; series no longer published)

 

4
The Economic Council's Ninth Annual Review: Forecasting with CANDIDE, by Norman Mogil (1973). Out of print.

5
Wage and Price Controls for Canada? A Commentary on the Final Report of the Prices and Incomes Commission, by George K. Kardouche and Frank Caramazza (1973). Out of print.

6
Regional Incentives and Private Investment, by David Springate (1973).

7
The Constitutionality of Federal Intervention in the Marketplace: The Competition Case, by S.G.M. Grange (1975).

8
Canadian Agriculture and the World Food Problem, by Lewis A. Fischer (1976).

9
The Regulation of Private Economic Activity, by Albert Breton (1976). Out of print.

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Howe Research Special Study

(series no longer published)

 

1. Migration, Income and Employment: Canada, 1965–68, by Thomas J. Courchene (1974).

2. Money, Inflation, and the Bank of Canada: An Analysis of Canadian Monetary Policy from 1970 to Early 1975, by Thomas J. Courchene (1976).

3. New Directions for Manpower Policy, by Barbara Goldman (1976). Out of print.

4. Monetarism and Controls: The Inflation Fighters, by Thomas J. Courchene (1976). Out of print.
   

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Inflation Monitor

(series no longer published)

 

1. “Inflation Monitor,” by Richard G. Lipsey (November 1983).

2. “After '6 and 5', What?” by Richard G. Lipsey (February 1984).

3. “Distant Rumblings on the Inflation Front,” by Richard G. Lipsey and Bruce G. Ewen (July 1987).

4. “Mainly Money: The Cause of Canadian Inflation,” by David E.W. Laidler and William B.P. Robson (May 1990).

5. “Not-So-Fine Tuning: Bank of Canada Policy and Inflation since 1986,” by William B.P. Robson (August 1990).

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North American Committee

(series co-sponsored by the C.D. Howe Institute, the National Planning Association, Washington, DC, and Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México, Mexico City; C.D. Howe Institute co-sponsorship ended)

 

1. Trading Punches: Trade Remedy Law and Disputes under NAFTA, edited by Beatriz Leycegui, William B.P. Robson, and S. Dahlia Stein (1995).

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Observation

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1. Energy Policy Challenges, by Judith Maxwell (1974). Out of print.

2. A Reassessment of Canada's Economic Potential, by Norman Mogil (1974). Out of print.

3. Funding Canada's Investment Needs: Dimensions of the Task, by Carl E. Beigie and Richard Shaffner (1974). Out of print.

4. An Assessment of Federal Budget Policy, 1974–75, by Judith Maxwell (1974). Out of print.

5. Oil Prices, Inflation, and Economic Growth, by Carl E. Beigie (1974). Out of print.

6. The Pursuit of Further Processing of Canada's Natural Resources, by Louis Silver (1975). Out of print.

7. Wage Developments in Canada: The Pressure to Catch Up, by Barbara Goldman and Judith Maxwell (1975). Out of print.

8. A Turning Point for Economic Policy in Canada, by Judith Maxwell (1975). Out of print.

9. Housing Policy in Canada: Learning from Recent Problems, by Richard Shaffner (1975). Out of print.

10. Developing New Energy Sources: The Syncrude Case, by Judith Maxwell (1975). Out of print.

11. The Anti-Inflation Guidelines: Linking Wages to Productivity, by Norman Mogil (1976). Out of print.

12. New Risks in Resource Development: The Potash Case, by Richard Shaffner (1976). Out of print.

13. Tax Concessions to Boost Investment: A Perspective, by Joshua Mendelsohn and Carl E. Beigie (1976). Out of print.

14. The Quest for Farm Income Stability in Canada, by Richard Shaffner (1977). Out of print.

15. The Role of Government: Searching for a Framework, by Judith Maxwell (1977). Out of print.

16. Economic Decision-Making: A Structural Problem, by Gail C.A. Cook (1977). Out of print.

17. Regional Disparities: The Economic Challenge for Canada, by Judith Maxwell (1978). Out of print.

18. Work Sharing in Canada: Problems and Possibilities, by Peter Sadlier-Brown (1978). Out of print.

19. Housing Needs and Economic Policy: The Mortgage-Interest-and-Property-Tax-Deduction Proposal, by Richard Shaffner (1979). Out of print.

20. Exports to Developing Countries: An Opportunity for Canada, by Wendy Dobson (1979). Out of print.

21. The Exchange Rate as a Policy Instrument, by Wendy Dobson (1980). Out of print.

22. Rationalisation de la réglementation publique: règles ou incitations? par Léon Courville (1980). Épuisé
    
    Responsible Regulation: Rules versus Incentives? by Léon Courville (1980). Out of print.

23. Canada's Energy Policy Debate, by Wendy Dobson (1981).
24. Where the Economy and the Constitution Meet in Canada, by Barbara Hodgins (1981). Out of print.

25. Lessons from the National Energy Program, by Edward A. Carmichael and James K. Stewart (1983). Out of print.

26. Tackling the Federal Deficit, by Edward A. Carmichael (1984).

27. Taking the Initiative: Canada's Trade Options in a Turbulent World, by Richard G. Lipsey and Murray G. Smith (1985).

28. New Stresses on Confederation: Diverging Regional Economies, by Edward A. Carmichael (1986).

29. Ontario's Proposals for the Canadian Securities Industry, by Thomas J. Courchene, with John D. Todd and Lawrence P. Schwartz (1986).

30. Canadian-Japanese Economic Relations in a Triangular Perspective, edited by Wendy Dobson (1987).

31. Free Trade Areas, the European Experience: What Lessons for Canadian-U.S. Trade Liberalization? by Victoria Curzon Price (1987).

32. Les offrandes des Rois mages: état-providence ou état providentiel? par Thomas J. Courchene (1987).

33. Nikka Kankei: Japanese-Canadian Relations, the Opportunities Ahead, by H. Anthony Hampson (1988).

34. Tomorrow the Pacific, by H. Edward English (1991).

35. Why Meech Failed: Lessons for Canadian Constitutionmaking, by Raymond Breton (1992).

36. Ensuring Failure: Financial System Stability and Deposit Insurance in Canada, by J.L. Carr, G.F. Mathewson, and N.C. Quigley (1994).

37. The Illusion of Difference: Realities of Ethnicity in Canada and the United States, by Jeffrey G. Reitz and Raymond Breton (1994).

38. The Prospects for Reinventing Government, by Michael J. Trebilcock (1994).

39. Redistributing Money and Power: A Guide to the Canada Health and Social Transfer, by Thomas J. Courchene (1995).

40. Ensuring Competition: Bank Distribution of Insurance Products, by Ignatius J. Horstmann, G. Frank Mathewson, and Neil C. Quigley (1996).

41. Value for Money: Executive Compensation in the 1990s, by Edward Iacobucci, with Michael J. Trebilcock (1996).

42. Student Loans in Canada: Past, Present, and Future, by Ross Finnie and Saul Schwartz (1996).

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Policy Commentary

(series no longer published)

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1. Conflict over Communications Policy: A Study of Federal-Provincial Relations and Public Policy, by R. Brian Woodrow et al. (1980).

2. Pensions and the Economic Security of the Elderly, by Frank T. Denton, Melvin T. Kliman, and Byron G. Spencer (1981). Out of print.

3. Trade Policy in the 1980s: An Agenda for Canadian-U.S. Relations, by Rodney de C. Grey (1981). Out of print.

4. Evaluating the Deficit: The Case for Budget Cuts, by Neil Bruce and Douglas D. Purvis (1984). Out of print.

5. National Consultation: Problems and Prospects, by John Crispo (1984).

6. Budget Reform: Should There Be a Capital Budget for the Public Sector? by D.A.L. Auld (1985).

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Policy Review and Outlook / Commentaires sur la politique économique

(series no longer published)

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1974
The Disappearance of the Status Quo, by Judith Maxwell and Carl E. Beigie. Out of print.

1975
Restructuring the Incentive System, edited by Judith Maxwell. Out of print.

1976
Challenges to Complacency, by Judith Maxwell. Out of print.

1977
An Agenda for Change, by Judith Maxwell.

1978
A Time for Realism, edited by Judith Maxwell.

1979
Anticipating the Unexpected, by the C.D. Howe Research Institute. Out of print.

1980
Investing in Our Own Future, by the C.D. Howe Research Institute. Out of print.

Investir dans notre avenir, par l'Institut de recherches C.D. Howe. Épuisé.

1981
Not published

1982
Face à la réalité, par l'Institut C.D. Howe. Épuisé.

Recognizing Reality, by the C.D. Howe Institute. Out of print.

1983
Achieving a Realistic Recovery, by Edward A. Carmichael and Wendy Dobson. Out of print.

Les gages d'une reprise soutenue, par Edward A. Carmichael et Wendy Dobson. Épuisé.

1984
Au delà de la reprise: l'adaptation au futur, par l'Institut C.D. Howe.

Beyond Recovery: Adjusting to the Future, by the C.D. Howe Institute. Out of print.

1985
Time for Decisions, by Edward A. Carmichael. Out of print.

1986
Reorienting the Canadian Economy, by Edward A. Carmichael.

1987
Confronting Global Challenges, by Edward A. Carmichael.

1988
Focus on Follow-through, by Edward A. Carmichael and Katie Macmillan.

1989
Ottawa's Next Agenda, by Edward A. Carmichael, Katie Macmillan, and Robert C. York.

1990
Getting It Right, edited by Thomas E. Kierans. Out of print.

1991
The Innovative Society: Competitiveness in the 1990s, by Bryne B. Purchase.

1992
Dynamic Tensions: Markets, Federalism, and Canada's Economic Future, by William B.P. Robson.

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Policy Study

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1. Monetary Policy in Transition: A Study of Bank of Canada Policy, 1982–85, by Peter Howitt (1986).

2. Shaping Comparative Advantage, edited by Richard G. Lipsey and Wendy Dobson (1987).

3. Social Policy in the 1990s: Agenda for Reform, by Thomas J. Courchene (1987).

4. Tax Reform: Perspectives on the White Paper, edited by Edward A. Carmichael (1988).

5. Business Strategies and Free Trade: Focus on Corporate Adjustment, edited by Maureen Farrow and Alan M. Rugman (1988).

6. Evaluating the Free Trade Deal: A Guided Tour through the Canada-U.S. Agreement, by Richard G. Lipsey and Robert C. York (1988). Out of print.

7. World Agricultural Changes: Implications for Canada, by J.C. Gilson (1989).

8. Zero Inflation: The Goal of Price Stability, edited by Richard G. Lipsey (1990). Out of print.

9. The Environmental Imperative: Market Approaches to the Greening of Canada, edited by G. Bruce Doern (1990). Out of print.

10. Taking Aim: The Debate on Zero Inflation, edited by Robert C. York (1990).

11. Fair Exchange: Reforming Trade Remedy Laws, edited by Michael J. Trebilcock and Robert C. York (1990).

12. Getting It Green: Case Studies in Canadian Environmental Regulation, edited by G. Bruce Doern (1990).

13. Canada at Risk? Canadian Public Policy in the 1990s, edited by G. Bruce Doern and Bryne B. Purchase (1991).

14. Toolkits and Building Blocks: Constructing a New Canada, edited by Richard Simeon and Mary Janigan (1991).

15. Big Spenders: A Survey of Provincial Government Finances in Canada, by Irene K. Ip (1991).

16. Green Diplomacy: How Environmental Policy Decisions Are Made, by G. Bruce Doern (1993).

17. Unfinished Business: Reforming Trade Remedy Laws in North America, by Thomas M. Boddez and Michael J. Trebilcock (1993).

18. A Partnership in Trouble: Renegotiating Fiscal Federalism, by Peter M. Leslie, Kenneth Norrie, and Irene K. Ip (1993).

19. The Great Canadian Disinflation: The Economics and Politics of Monetary Policy in Canada, 1988–93, by David E.W. Laidler and William B.P. Robson (1994). Out of print.

20. Limits to Care: Reforming Canada's Health System in an Age of Restraint, edited by Åke Blomqvist and David M. Brown (1994). Out of print.

21. The NAFTA: What's In, What's Out, What's Next, by Richard G. Lipsey, Daniel Schwanen, and Ronald J. Wonnacott (1994).

22. Getting the Green Light: Environmental Regulation and Investment in Canada, by Jamie Benidickson, G. Bruce Doern, and Nancy Olewiler (1994).

23. Deficit Reduction: What Pain, What Gain? edited by William B.P. Robson and William M. Scarth (1994).

24. Diminishing Returns: The Economics of Canada's Recent Immigration Policy, edited by Don J. DeVoretz (1995).

25. Fairer Play: Canadian Competition Policy Institutions in a Global Market, by G. Bruce Doern (1995).

26. Getting There: An Assessment of the Agreement on Internal Trade, edited by Michael J. Trebilcock and Daniel Schwanen (1995).

27. Putting Consumers First: Reforming the Canadian Financial Services Industry, edited by Jack M. Mintz and James E. Pesando (1996).

28. Investment Rules for the Global Economy: Enhancing Access to Markets, edited by Pierre Sauvé and Daniel Schwanen (1996).

29. Where We Go from Here: Inflation Targets in Canada's Monetary Policy Regime, edited by David Laidler (1997).

30. Equality and Prosperity: Finding Common Ground, edited by William B.P. Robson and William Scarth (1997).

31. Retooling the Welfare State: What's Right, What's Wrong, What's to Be Done, by John Richards (1998).

32. The Electronic Village: Policy Issues of the Information Economy, edited by Dale Orr and Thomas A. Wilson (1999).

33. It Takes Two: The Family in Law and Finance, edited by Douglas W. Allen and John Richards (1999).
    
    
34. Building the Future: Issues in Public Infrastructure in Canada, edited by Aidan R. Vining and John Richards (2001).
    
    
35. Economic Shocks: Defining a Role for Government, by Edward M. Iacobucci, Michael J. Trebilcock, and Huma Haider (2001).
    
    
36. Most Favored Nation: Building a Framework for Smart Economic Policy, by Jack M. Mintz (2001).
    
    
37. Renovating the Ivory Tower: Canadian Universities and the Knowledge Economy, edited by David Laidler (2002).

 

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Private Planning Association of Canada Commentary

(continued by: Howe Research Institute Commentary)

 

1. Our Taxes: Lessons from Carter and Benson, by Howard Ross (1971). Out of print.

2. Political Policy-Making: Commentary on the ECC's 8th Annual Review and the Ritchie Report, by G. Bruce Doern (1972). Out of print.

3. Science Policy in Canada, by Philippe Garigue (1972). Out of print.

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The Social Policy Challenge

(series no longer published)

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1. The Case for Change: Reinventing the Welfare State, by William G. Watson, John Richards, and David M. Brown (1994).

2. Unemployment Insurance: How to Make It Work, by Christopher Green et al. (1994).

3. Paying Our Way: The Welfare State in Hard Times, by Richard G. Harris et al. (1994).

4. Social Canada in the Millennium: Reform Imperatives and Restructuring Principles, by Thomas J. Courchene (1994).

5. Helping the Poor: A Qualified Case for “Workfare”, by John Richards et al. (1995).

6. Home Remedies: Rethinking Canadian Housing Policy, by George Fallis et al. (1995).

7. Chronic Stress: Workers' Compensation in the 1990s, by Terry Thomason et al. (1995).

8. Family Matters: New Policies for Divorce, Lone Mothers, and Child Poverty, by Martin D. Dooley et al. (1995).

9. The Rock in a Hard Place: Atlantic Canada and the UI Trap, by Doug May and Alton Hollett (1995).

10. Good Jobs, Bad Jobs, No Jobs: Tough Choices for Canadian Labor Law, by Roy J. Adams, Gordon Betcherman, and Beth Bilson (1995).

11. Market Solutions for Native Poverty: Social Policy for the Third Solitude, by Helmar Drost, Brian Lee Crowley, and Richard Schwindt (1995).

12. Are We Becoming Two Societies? Income Polarization and the Myth of the Declining Middle Class in Canada, by Charles M. Beach and George A. Slotsve (1996).

13. When We're 65: Reforming Canada's Retirement Income System, by John B. Burbidge et al. (1996).

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Trade Monitor

(series no longer published)

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1. “The Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement and the Great Free Trade Debate,” by Richard G. Lipsey (November 1987).

2. “The Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement and the Auto Pact,” by Paul Wonnacott (March 1988).

3. “The Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement and Foreign Direct Investment,” by A.E. Safarian (May 1988).

4. “Energy and the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement,” by Edward A. Carmichael (May 1988).

5. “Women and Free Trade,” by Katie Macmillan (May 1988).

6. “Two Views on Dispute Settlement and Trade Laws in the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement,” by Gary N. Horlick, Debra A. Valentine, and Debra P. Steger (October 1988).

7. “The Free Trade Deal: Shall We Forsake the Bird in the Hand?” by Richard G. Lipsey and Robert C. York (October 1988).

8. “The Free Trade Deal and Canada's Sovereignty: Are the Fears Justified?” by Richard G. Lipsey (November 1988).

9. “The GATT Midterm Review and Agriculture: Prospects for Trade Reform in the Uruguay Round,” by J.C. Gilson (November 1988).

10. “Perestroika: An Insider's View,” by Vladimir V. Popov (July 1989).

11. “How to Make the Free Trade Agreement Work: Implementing the Dispute Settlement Measures and the Subsidies Code,” by Alan M. Rugman and Andrew Anderson (July 1989).

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    Western Studies in Economic Policy

    (series co-sponsored by the C.D. Howe Institute and the Western Centre for Economic Research, University of Alberta; C.D. Howe Institute co-sponsorship ended)
    
    
    1. Strength in Adversity: A Study of the Alberta Economy, by Robert L. Mansell and Michael B. Percy (1990).

    2. Western Canada in the International Economy, by Edward J. Chambers and Michael B. Percy (1992).

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The White Paper on Taxation

(series no longer published)

1. The Government Sector in the 1970s: Economic Context for a Tax System, by T. Russell Robinson and D.A.L. Auld (1971). Out of print.

2. Investment for Growth: Where Are Incentives Needed? by G. David Quirin and Kerr Gibson (1971). Out of print.

3. Mobilizing the Resources: The Flow of Savings, by John W. Popkin and William A. Macdonald (1971). Out of print.

4. Proposals for Tax Reform and the Composition of Household Saving, by William R. Waters, with John B. Tinker (1971). Out of print.

5. Taxation and the Composition of Institutional Portfolios, by Seymour Friedland (1971). Out of print.

Series Overview
The Prescription for Tax Reform in Canada: An Appraisal, by Nathan Bossen (1971). Out of print.

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Working Papers

2001-1 “Canadian Competitiveness: A Decade after the Crossroads,” by Roger L. Martin and Michael E. Porter (2001).