“The WTO”
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A paper which looks at the history, structure and procedures of the World Trade Organisation, including the way it evolved from the post-war GATT agreement, its current policies regarding intellectual property rights and the provision of services, the way in which such policies are implemented and the issues which are prioritised in the settlement of disputes between different nations.
Filename: JLWTO2.wps

"Beyond Growth"
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This 3 page paper outlines Herman Daly's book "Beyond Growth" and compares it to the writings of Rene Girard. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVBeGrth.rtf

"The Banks: The Ongoing Battle for Control of Canada's Richest Business": A Review of the 1999 Book By Les Whittington:
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A 10 page overview of the book by financial journalist Les Whittington. Describes Whittington's exceptional ability to gather and regurgitate economic facts in a readable and extremely informative manner. Concentrates on the infrastructure of Canadian banks and the recent proposals for mergers. Details Whittington's concerns over these mergers, concerns which were evident as well in the governmental and public response to the proposals. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPwhitng.wps

"The Communist Manifesto" and "Souls of Black Folk"
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A 7 page paper which analyzes "The Communist Manifesto" by Marx and Engels and "Souls of Black Folk" by DuBois. The paper discusses economic injustice experienced by lower classes. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAmrxdbs.wps

"The Experience Economy"
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A 4 page review of the economic insight provided by Joseph Pine and James Gilmore. This paper affirms these authors' argument that there has been a transition from a goods-based economy to more of an experience-based economy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPecnExp.rtf