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1. Technical Colleges, Technology Deployment, and Regional Development.

Author

Regional Technology Strategies, Inc., Carrboro, NC. and Rosenfeld, Stuart

Abstract

In this document, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) reports on the state of technical education in Europe, the United States, and Canada. It states that technical colleges are emerging as key institutions in technology-based education to fill industry requirement for more highly skilled and technically proficient workers. In France, the number of students entering programs to train higher technicians increased 150% between 1980 and 1992. Enrollments in higher technical education in the Netherlands increased by 40% between 1980 and 1990. The structure of educational systems varies dramatically across OECD member nations, and the missions and objectives of the institutions are not always the same. Nonetheless, they are all educating students to a level of technical education that succeeds compulsory education and precedes the baccalaureate degree. Nearly every technical college system was formulated or has been reformulated to serve both the student bodies and regional economies. In a 1995 survey of 100 United States colleges, 90% of respondents referenced economic development or modernization services in their mission statement. Colleges in OECD member nations are forming alliances with industry, economic development agencies, and with other colleges as well. The author concludes that the trend seems to be toward a more expansive role for colleges. (NB)

Published
1998

2. "IF THE WORK REQUIREMENT IS STRONG": THE BUSINESS RESPONSE TO BASIC INCOME PROPOSALS IN CANADA AND THE US.

Author

CALNITSKY, DAVID

Subjects
BASIC income, LABOR market, SOCIAL policy, INCOME, GOVERNMENT policy
Abstract

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Published
2018
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3. Tax-Induced Trading and the Turn-of-the-Year Anomaly: An Intraday Study.

Author

Griffiths, Mark D. and White, Robert W.

Subjects
TAXATION of investments, STOCK prices, TAXATION, BUSINESS, ASKED price, FISCAL year, PURCHASING agents, BID price
Abstract

This study tests the tax-induced trading hypothesis as an explanation of the turn-of-the-year anomaly using Canadian and U.S. intraday data. Since the Canadian tax year-end precedes the calendar year-end by five business days, tax effects may be isolated. We find the anomaly is related to the degree of seller- and buyer-initiated trading and depends upon the incidence of the taxation year-end. Seller-initiated transactions (at bid prices) dominate until the tax year-end after which buyer-initiated trades (at ask prices) dominate. The anomaly is a function of bid-ask prices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
1993
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4. Beyond Trust: Web Site Design Preferences Across Cultures.

Author

Cyr, Dianne, Bonanni, Carole, Bowes, John, and Ilsever, Joe

Subjects
WEB development, WEBSITES, WORLD Wide Web, BUSINESS, CONSUMERS
Abstract

The growth of Internet shopping motivates a better understanding of how e-loyalty is built online between businesses and consumers. In this study, Web site design and culture are advanced as important to Web site trust, Web site satisfaction, and e-loyalty in online business relationships. Based on data collected in Canada, the U.S., Germany, and Japan, the research considers (1) examining within culture preferences for design elements of a local vs. a foreign Web site and subsequent participant perceptions of trust, satisfaction, and e-loyalty; and (2) comparisons between cultures for design preferences of local and foreign Web sites and subsequent participant perceptions of trust, satisfaction, and e-loyalty. As predicted, similarities were greatest among Americans, Canadians, and Germans, with the Japanese representing a different and unique case. The results are discussed against hypothesized expectations. Implications for future research are outlined. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2005
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5. The Figures of the Week.

Subjects
BUSINESS, INDUSTRIAL productivity, MOTOR vehicle industry, HOUSE construction
Abstract

The article details the business activity in the U.S. and Canada as of November 23, 1932. Unfilled orders of the U.S. Steel Corp. increased to 11,950 tons. According to the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce, the production of motor vehicle in the two countries during October 1932 reached the lowest total since November 1918. The percentage of residential construction increased in several places including New York, Middle Atlantic states and Texas districts.

Published
1932

6. The Figures of the Week And What They Mean.

Subjects
BUSINESS, STEEL industry, PRODUCTION (Economic theory)
Abstract

The article looks at the indications of the business condition of the U.S. and Canada as of November 1931. There was a decline in the adjusted index of steel production for the week ending October 30 than the preceding week. Also cited is a drop in automobile production in the U.S. and Canada during October. Weak domestic mill demand is blamed for sagging cotton prices.

Published
1931

7. Canada Feels Upturn.

Subjects
BUSINESS, RAILROADS, BOND prices, EXPORT subsidies, WHEAT trade
Abstract

The article presents the business situation in Canada. It indicates an upturn in the rail business and bank clearings with the railroads having the highest traffic earnings. It also points to an improvement in bond prices while wholesale prices slightly declined. It cites concerns over U.S. plans for an export wheat subsidy which is feared to further depress world prices. Canada will further get substantial aircraft orders based on assurances from the British aircraft mission. Pan-American Steel and Allows Co. in Montreal has just been incorporated.

Published
1938

8. International outlook.

Subjects
BUSINESS, TAXATION of international business enterprises, EXPORTS
Abstract

This section offers business news briefs as of October 1971. The German government wants to place heavier taxes on foreigners owning over 10% in a German firm, and 44% on foreign companies who operate or have subsidiaries on German soil. It is hoped that the visit by Russian Premier Alexei Kosygin to Canada will open more trade, as Canada made 101 million dollars worth of exports to Russia in 1970. The U.S. Commerce Department has approved 280 million dollars worth of licenses to firms wanting to sell equipment to the Kama River truck plant in Russia.

Published
1971