Corporations

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Part Seven

Part Seven

From: Fleeced

In this chapter, Spence traces Canadian banking consolidation, from the founding of the Canada Banking Company in 1792 to the present-day dominance of the "big six" institutions. 12 $1.20 Add
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Part Two

Part Two

From: Fleeced

In this chapter, Spence examines the structure and performance of the Canadian banking system, arguing that its concentrated market grants a few large institutions outsized power over rates and fees. 10 $1.00 Add
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Perfect Be Damned

Perfect Be Damned

From: The Great Greenwashing

From The Great Greenwashing: How Brands, Governments, and Influencers Are Lying to You 5 $0.50 Add
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Pharmaceutical Companies
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Pharmaceutical Companies

Relationship Between the Canadian Government and Big Pharma — “Clientele Pluralism”

From: Corporate Rules

In this chapter, Joel Lexchin examines the pharmaceutical industry and “clientele pluralism. “ Lexchin argues that the pharmaceutical industry can drive regulation by influencing not … 20 $2.00 Add
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Preface
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Preface

From: Corporate Rules

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Preface: Why Read This Book?
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Preface: Why Read This Book?

From: The New Sustainability Edge: Redefining Business from Startups to Industry Leaders

In this chapter, Kotler and Hasan argue that sustainability has become essential to business viability in the mid-2020s. Set against the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the climate crisis, their book … ; 10 $1.00 Add
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Prelude to the Launch
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Prelude to the Launch

From: The Shopify Story

This chapter introduces Fiona McKean and family friend Scott Lake, discussing the events that led Lake and Lütke to form the company Snowdevil, launching the two into the world of e-commerce. 8 $0.80 Add
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Prologue

Prologue

From: Committed

In this prologue, Sprickerhoff traces eSentire’s journey from a small consulting practice to a 1.1 billion dollar company. 2 $0.20 Add
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Rebooting the Engine
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Rebooting the Engine

From: The Shopify Story

This chapter discusses the recent changes made to Shopify’s workforce, product developments, and other future opportunities contributing to the company’s growth and success. 11 $1.10 Add
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Regulatory Cooperation
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Regulatory Cooperation

International Regulatory Cooperation and the Making of “Good” Regulators

From: Corporate Rules

In this chapter Stuart Trew examines the cooperation between international and national regulations. Trew argues that the government understands the primary target of International Regulatory … 19 $1.90 Add
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Retail Operating System I
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Retail Operating System I

From: The Shopify Story

This chapter discusses Shopify’s development of Shopify POS, a retail operating system as well as other sales software that supported online and offline commerce for businesses. 9 $0.90 Add
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Retail Operating System II
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Retail Operating System II

From: The Shopify Story

This chapter further discusses the success of Shopify’s retail operating system, highlighting their growing online e-commerce presence. 11 $1.10 Add
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Retailer Market Power

Retailer Market Power

From: Grocery Story

This chapter describes retailer market power– current and historical– in the United States, as well as efforts to contain this power. The 1980s and the US Regan administration’s … 14 $1.40 Add
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Riding the Rocket

Riding the Rocket

From: BlackBerry Town

Howitt details Research in Motion’s rise to prominence and what that meant for Canadian business, particularly in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. 21 $2.10 Add
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Rise of the Grocery Giants

Rise of the Grocery Giants

From: Grocery Story

This chapter begins the description of the actions and tactics of "big food". The history of the A&P grocery retalier is described, as well as Piggly Wiggly, the first self-service … 15 $1.50 Add