This paper tests a simple macro model for an open economy over 1926-1939 for Canada and Australia. A component analysis of annual changes in real income for the two countries is presented using the residuals from the estimated equations (consumption, exports and imports) plus annual changes in...

This paper examines how changes in immigration policy levers actually affect the skill characteristics of immigrant arrivals using a unique Canadian immigrant landings database. We first review the Canadian experience with a point system as part of its immigrant policy. Section III of the paper...