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Sinking ship: Our industrial economy is like a clumsy ocean liner economists are trying to turn around in the space allowed for a rowboat, Richard Thomas writes
Sinking ship: Our industrial economy is like a clumsy ocean liner economists are trying to turn around in the space allowed for a rowboat, Richard Thomas writes

Sinking ship: Our industrial economy is like a clumsy ocean liner economists are trying to turn around in the space allowed for a rowboat, Richard Thomas writes

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John A. Sawyer. Canadian businessmen are reasonably optimistic about the economy next year, a University of Toronto forum was told yesterday. Two economists, Douglas Peters, of the Toronto-Dominion Bank, and John A. Sawyer, of the U of T School of Business, saw a strong economic recovery. Jerry McAfee, president of Gulf Oil Canada, predicted an increase in natural gas and oil sales, and J.S. Dewar, president of Union Carbide Canada saw modest profits in chemicals.
John A. Sawyer. Canadian businessmen are reasonably optimistic about the economy next year, a University of Toronto forum was told yesterday. Two economists, Douglas Peters, of the Toronto-Dominion Bank, and John A. Sawyer, of the U of T School of Business, saw a strong economic recovery. Jerry McAfee, president of Gulf Oil Canada, predicted an increase in natural gas and oil sales, and J.S. Dewar, president of Union Carbide Canada saw modest profits in chemicals.
12/9/1970
Canadian Businessmen are reasonably optimistic about the economy next year, a University of Toronto forum was told yesterday. Two economists, Douglas (...)
Canadian Businessmen are reasonably optimistic about the economy next year, a University of Toronto forum was told yesterday. Two economists, Douglas (...)
12/9/1970
Economists Greg Lampert, left and Frank Clayton forecast greater demand for new homes over the next two years and higher prices
Economists Greg Lampert, left and Frank Clayton forecast greater demand for new homes over the next two years and higher prices
1/7/1992
Proposed legislation by the provincial government to make use of seat belts mandatory sounds like Big Brother dictatorship, writes Thomas White. Such a move has no place in a free society
Proposed legislation by the provincial government to make use of seat belts mandatory sounds like Big Brother dictatorship, writes Thomas White. Such a move has no place in a free society
2/22/1973
It is to Laffer: Arthur Laffer (top left), the economist whose idea on stimulating a flagging economy caught on like wildfire, was once a student of Lorie Tarshis, above, now of Ontario Economic Council
It is to Laffer: Arthur Laffer (top left), the economist whose idea on stimulating a flagging economy caught on like wildfire, was once a student of Lorie Tarshis, above, now of Ontario Economic Council
6/12/1980
DR. DOuglas Crozier saved our active and healthy son, reader says. Six year ago he was only months away from death, James Taylor writes.
DR. DOuglas Crozier saved our active and healthy son, reader says. Six year ago he was only months away from death, James Taylor writes.
10/8/1974
Thomas Maxwell: Conference Board economist says savers are damaging the economy
Thomas Maxwell: Conference Board economist says savers are damaging the economy
10/24/1984
John Grant: We must make painful changes and build a leaner, more productive economy, says the director and chief economist of Wood Gundy Ltd.
John Grant: We must make painful changes and build a leaner, more productive economy, says the director and chief economist of Wood Gundy Ltd.
8/12/1981
Economist Robert Ruggles takes aim, and fires: Canada's economy has no aim, he said yesterday, and warned businessmen they'd better help stop drift
Economist Robert Ruggles takes aim, and fires: Canada's economy has no aim, he said yesterday, and warned businessmen they'd better help stop drift
1/5/1988
Canada's ties to the U.S. economy hold her back from an independent energy policy, James Laxer writes in a new book
Canada's ties to the U.S. economy hold her back from an independent energy policy, James Laxer writes in a new book
4/24/1971
I read a Hodge-Podge of self-justification about when MPs had their last salary increase, writes Duff Scott
I read a Hodge-Podge of self-justification about when MPs had their last salary increase, writes Duff Scott
12/18/1974
Lloyd Penwarden from Barrie writes that in 32 years as an entrepreneur he was often asked for advice from others just starting out
Lloyd Penwarden from Barrie writes that in 32 years as an entrepreneur he was often asked for advice from others just starting out
11/3/1989