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The Perverse Effect of Anti-Scab Measures
Reproduction of an Economic Note on the effects of anti-scab laws.
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Should cigarettes be banned in public places?
Many governments in North America and Europe have moved toward a ban on cigarette smoking in public places, or are planning to do so. Defenders of this approach argue that second-hand tobacco smoke causes health risks for non-smokers, who should be protected through a ban on smoking in public places. This leads to major economic considerations. An economic approach is needed for a full assessment of the relevance of such measures.
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Pour la diversification
Publication of an Economic Note on the economic considerations a ban on cigarette smoking in public places represents.
3-minute read
Des lois à ne pas négliger
The law of the 35 hours did not induce significant reduction of the unemployment in France.
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Les PPP: il y a des conditions
The avantages of private-public partnerships, when well managed.
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Des voies de solution pour un renouveau du transport public
MEI’s Economic Note on public-private partnerships in transit systems.
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Une surcapacité nourrie par les gouvernements – Les difficultés de Bombardier ont été largement favorisées par des politiques de soutien public
Difficulties at Bombardier’s aerospace sector.
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Toward Renewing Public Transit: Competitive Tendering Can Reduce Costs and Improve Service
MEI’s Economic Note on public-private partnerships in transit systems.
4-minute read
Why the CRTC should keep its hands off VoIP
The CRTC’s regulation of telecommunications and the development of Voice over Internet Protocol.
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CHOI et la pensée économique
The economical analysis of the concept of freedom of expression in the CHOI-FM/CRTC debate.