Economic Structures & Regional Economies

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Introduction
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Introduction

From: Cities Matter

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Jacobs’ Theory of Import Replacement
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Jacobs’ Theory of Import Replacement

Section 2: Jacobs’ Urban Economics

From: Cities Matter

Chapter 4 focuses on Jane Jacobs’ theory of import replacement, discussing local markets, variety, the example of Quebec and Québécois language and cultural preferences as an … 16 $1.60 Add
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Life of Brian

Life of Brian

From: Unicorn in the Woods

In this chapter Pitts examines the early life of Brian Flood, an athletic young man with an aptitude for business and entrepreneurship. 10 $1.00 Add
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Moving Forward

Moving Forward

From: Getting to Zero

Identifies how grassroots movements and organizations can move forward to develop sector profiles, targets, and plans of action to create sustained climate action. 43 $4.30 Add
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Risk and Uncertainty

Risk and Uncertainty

From: The Reconciliation Manifesto

Indigenous activist Arthur Manuel examines the economic implications of the legal uncertainty of Crown ownership of the land looking at specific cases from 1920-2008. 5 $0.50 Add
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Net-Zero Challenge

Net-Zero Challenge

From: Getting to Zero

Indentifies how Canada, in contrast to several other countries, has failed to develop a credible plan of action for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2050. Proposes that an … 18 $1.80 Add
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Newton's Law

Newton’s Law

From: Unicorn in the Woods

This chapter explores Chris Newton’s younger years; he was an early adopter of home computers, and later enrolled in the computer science program at the University of New Brunswick. 11 $1.10 Add
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Of Omens and Expectations
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Of Omens and Expectations

From: Seven Days in Halifax

In this chapter, Ashe describes the events of Day One of "Encounter on Urban Environment," discussing the 12 expert panelists arrival to Halifax. 5 $0.50 Add
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Oil-Lobby Power, Railway-Lobby Power

Oil-Lobby Power, Railway-Lobby Power

From: The Lac-Mégantic Rail Disaster

Analyzes the rise of Stephen Harper against the backdrop of Big Oil interests. Identifies how oil lobby, backed by rail lobby, and supported by Harper pushed through additional deregulation. He … 12 $1.20 Add
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Old Dogs, New Tricks

Old Dogs, New Tricks

From: Unicorn in the Woods

This chapter concerns Fiddlehead, a data analytics firm in Moncton that partnered with McCain Foods. 13 $1.30 Add
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Opening Night
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Opening Night

From: Seven Days in Halifax

In this chapter, Ashe describes the events of Day Two of "Encounter on Urban Environment," focusing on the event’s first live televised town hall and the Nova Scotia … 13 $1.30 Add
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Renegades
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Renegades

From: Seven Days in Halifax

In this chapter, Ashe explains how a key provincial government official sought economic revitalization via an invervention by a panel of outside experts. 6 $0.60 Add
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Ritual Horror
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Ritual Horror

From: Seven Days in Halifax

In this chapter, Ashe describes the events of Day Two of "Encounter on Urban Environment," discussing the proposed amalgamation of Halifax, Dartmouth, and surrounding rural areas. Ashe … 14 $1.40 Add
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Selling Radian6

Selling Radian6

From: Unicorn in the Woods

In this chapter, Pitts outlines the sale of Radian6 to Salesforce, a fast-growing company based on the West Coast. This led to a financial windfall for all involved. 15 $1.50 Add
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The Backward City
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The Backward City

Section 3: Jacobs’ Spectrum of Economic Regions

From: Cities Matter

Chapter 12 focuses on cities dubbed “backward,” calling them a category of Backward Cities and exploring how they can evolve into a more forward economy. This chapter discusses topics … 6 $0.60 Add