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Evidence is presented on whether the willingness to borrow for education varies significantly among some at-risk students: low SES levels, First Nations, and first generation students. 1248 students participated in a survey, a numeracy assessment and took part in experimental decisions. During...
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We use longitudinal linked employer-employee data and find that the probability of participating in firm-sponsored classroom training diminishes rapidly for workers aged 45 years and older. Although the standard human capital investment model predicts such a decline, we also consider the...
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This paper uses payments system data to study the impact on personal consumption expenditure, and therefore on economic activity, of occasional extreme events. The usual quarterly data supplied by central statistical agencies are of little use to policy makers for monitoring effects of...
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Selon les promoteurs de la commission unique, les entreprises canadiennes se transigeraient à escompte par rapport à des entreprises semblables aux États-Unis, en raison de la structure déficiente de la réglementation des valeurs mobilières au Canada. Nous testons l'argument de l'escompte...
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This study uses an original data set, combining information for all collective agreements covering more than 500 employees signed in Quebec or Ontario from 1985 to 2007 and information on payroll taxes and other variables, to measure the incidence of an increase in payroll tax. The results of...
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Local interactions refer to social and economic phenomena where individuals' choices are influenced by the choices of others who are `close' to them socially or geographically. This represents a fairly accurate picture of human experience. Furthermore, since local interactions imply particular...
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The purpose of this note is to examine the effect of belonging to a specific union on negotiated wage increases, given unionisation status. The data consist of all collective agreements with more than 500 employees, which were signed in Quebec (N=632) or Ontario (N=1349) during the 1985-2007...
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Questionnés sur leurs connaissances factuelles de l'économie, les Québécois obtiennent un taux de bonne réponse d'environ 33 %. Cette performance n'est pas différente de celle mesurée aux États-Unis dans des études comparables. Les Québécois sont pourtant nombreux à désirer mieux...
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Ce texte explique qu'il n'y a pas de solutions miracles pour gérer les enjeux sociopolitiques entourant les grands projets d'infrastructure publique. Dans le passé, l'État faisait ses choix de façon hiérarchique. Avec la multiplication des détenteurs d'enjeux, les gouvernements ne peuvent...
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Le présent document est un guide pratique qui a pour objet d'appuyer l'identification des enjeux sociopolitiques, leur compréhension et le développement de stratégies pour en assurer le contrôle (la gestion). Il s'adresse au donneur d'ouvrage, au responsable du projet et, ultimement, au...
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