Reckoning: The Political Economy of Canada
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Reckoning: The Political Economy of Canada

1987
1 season
5 episodes
Documentary

James Laxer, chairman of the political science department at Atkinson College, is the host for a five-part series examining Canada's role in the changing world economy. Produced by the NFB, the series explores free trade, the rise of the Japanese economy and the challenges posed by new technology.

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  • The Rise and Fall of American Business Culture

    1.The Rise and Fall of American Business Culture

    26-10-198758 min

    A look at the United States' economic theories.

  • Shift Change

    2.Shift Change

    02-11-198757 min

    The devastating effects of the high cost of technological advances are unveiled through interviews with unemployed workers from Hamilton.

  • Riding the Tornado

    3.Riding the Tornado

    09-11-198758 min

    An examination of the economic cycles experienced by countries that are mainly dependent on resource exports.

  • In Bed with an Elephant

    4.In Bed with an Elephant

    16-11-19871h

    Using archival film footage, a retrospective of U.S.-Canada relationships as affected by their leaders.

  • At the Crossroads

    5.At the Crossroads

    23-11-198759 min

    Possible alternatives for economic alliances and models are examined in this summary.

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