Episodes

1. The Rise and Fall of American Business Culture

A look at the United States' economic theories.

2. Shift Change

The devastating effects of the high cost of technological advances are unveiled through interviews with unemployed workers from Hamilton.

3. Riding the Tornado

An examination of the economic cycles experienced by countries that are mainly dependent on resource exports.

4. In Bed with an Elephant

Using archival film footage, a retrospective of U.S.-Canada relationships as affected by their leaders.

5. At the Crossroads

Possible alternatives for economic alliances and models are examined in this summary.

Overview

James Laxer, chairman of the political science department at Atkinson College, is the host for a five-part series examining Canada's role in the changing world economy. Produced by the NFB, the series explores free trade, the rise of the Japanese economy and the challenges posed by new technology.

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Cast

James Laxer