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.
Cast: James Laxer
Miniseries
5 episodes
1. The Rise and Fall of American Business CultureA look at the United States' economic theories.CC58minOct 26, 1987
2. Shift ChangeThe devastating effects of the high cost of technological advances are unveiled through interviews with unemployed workers from Hamilton.CC57minNov 2, 1987
3. Riding the TornadoAn examination of the economic cycles experienced by countries that are mainly dependent on resource exports.CC58minNov 9, 1987
4. In Bed with an ElephantUsing archival film footage, a retrospective of U.S.-Canada relationships as affected by their leaders.CC1 h 0 minNov 16, 1987
5. At the CrossroadsPossible alternatives for economic alliances and models are examined in this summary.CC59minNov 23, 1987
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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.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- James Laxer
- Studio
- Psychomedia, ONF | NFB
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Audio languages
English
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