Reckoning: The Political Economy of Canada
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
Self - Presenter
Seasons
E1The Rise and Fall of American Business Culture
Oct 26, 1987
A look at the United States' economic theories.
E2Shift Change
Nov 2, 1987
The devastating effects of the high cost of technological advances are unveiled through interviews with unemployed workers from Hamilton.
E3Riding the Tornado
Nov 9, 1987
An examination of the economic cycles experienced by countries that are mainly dependent on resource exports.
E4In Bed with an Elephant
Nov 16, 1987
Using archival film footage, a retrospective of U.S.-Canada relationships as affected by their leaders.
E5At the Crossroads
Nov 23, 1987
Possible alternatives for economic alliances and models are examined in this summary.
Storyline
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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