Author: Andrew SchmitzPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Economic Performance of the Canadian Wheat Board
The Canadian Wheat Board
Author: Andrew SchmitzPublisher: University of Regina Press
ISBN: 9780889771345
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
The Canadian Wheat Board is a monopoly seller of western Canadian wheat, durum, and barley for human consumption, and feed wheat for export. In this study, the authors first examine Canada's position in the world wheat & barley markets and the Board's role relative to multinational grain companies (MGCs). Chapter 3 presents the regulatory framework governing the Canadian grain industry. The single- desk selling concept of the Board is examined from a theoretical perspective in chapter 4. This chapter also describes the structure of the world wheat & barley trade in which MGCs play key roles. Recent changes in government policies in the US, the European Union, and Canada are discussed in chapter 5. Chapter 6 discusses state trading in grain, the World Trade Organization (WTO) attempts to discipline state trading enterprises, and the Board's impact on trade in the WTO context. Chapter 7 covers the numerous confrontations concerning Canada-US grain trade. Chapter 8 focuses on the debate over creation of a dual market for feed barley. Chapter 9 examines the Charter of Rights case brought against the Board by barley producers & organizations. The focus of chapter 10 is grain transportation, its regulatory framework, and the Board's roles in the grain transportation system. Chapter 11 examines the Board's economic performance. Chapter 12 discusses the marketing of flax and canola in order to better understand how the Board can achieve price premiums and eliminate inefficiencies when marketing grains. The Board's ability to introduce additional price & marketing flexibility is discussed in chapter 13, including the implications of providing the option for using futures markets. Chapter 14 explores the debate over dual marketing and its viability for western Canadian grain producers. The final chapter draws overall conclusions.
When Wheat Was King
Author: André MagnanPublisher: UBC Press
ISBN: 0774831162
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Over the course of a century, the Canadian Prairies went from being the breadbasket of the world to but one of many grain-growing regions in a vast global agri-food system. Magnan traces the causes and consequences of this evolution, from the first transatlantic shipments of wheat to the controversial dismantling of the Canadian Wheat Board. When Wheat Was King reveals how farmers, governments, and consumers, over successive periods, responded to industrialization, international trade rules set by the US, the liberalization of global markets, and the consolidation of corporate power. The result is a fascinating look at how regional, national, and international politics have influenced agriculture and food industries in Canada, the UK, and around the world.
The National Policy and the Wheat Economy
Author: Vernon FowkePublisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 1487597150
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
First published in 1957, this study traces the development of the national policy as it affected the growth of the Canadian trade and discusses the grain marketing problems of Western Canada in the decades that followed, with detailed attention to legislation and moves by various growers' groups in an attempt to meet these problems. This important study in political economy is organized into four main parts. In Part One the author traces the development of the national policy and its impact on the growth of the wheat empire in the years before 1900. In Part Two, he discusses the grain marketing problems of western Canada during the 1900-1920 period. Part Three is a masterful exposé of the history of the open market system and of the history and policies of the Canadian Wheat Pools, and Part Four examines the economic philosophy behind the development of the national policy.
Situation and Outlook Report
Author: OECD Economic Surveys: Canada 2008
Author: OECDPublisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 9264043942
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
OECD's periodic survey of Canada's economy. After two chapters assessing the current economic situation and policy responses to new terms of trade, ageing, and climate change, additional articles are presented on tax reform, long-term sustainability ...
Outlook and Situation Report
Author: International Agricultural Trade Disputes
Author: Andrew SchmitzPublisher: University of Calgary Press
ISBN: 1552381528
Category : Dispute resolution (Law)
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Trade disputes between the United States, Canada, and Mexico surrounding agricultural products are widespread and show no signs of abating. A recent conference held in Florida in 2003 that included lawyers, economists, and private sector representatives examined the issues surrounding trade disputes in industries such as lumber, live cattle, and wheat and dairy products. International Agricultural Trade Disputes: Case Studies in North America presents the findings of this conference and analyzes trade disputes and relevant trade issues from 1995 to 2003.
Hearings Before Subcommittee of House Committee on Appropriations
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on AppropriationsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Budget
Languages : en
Pages : 1376
Book Description
Agricultural Policy Reform and the Rural Economy in OECD Countries
Author: OECDPublisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 9264162534
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
The report, comprising a main report and case studies on Canada, France, Greece, Japan, New Zealand, Norway and Switzerland, addresses socio-economic developement of rural areas.