Future research
Article Abstract:
The fact that 95 percent of Canadian executives are men and 95 percent of Canadian secretaries are women substantiates the need for research into comparable worth areas on many social levels, rather than merely economic studies. Among the subjects that should be addressed by future research are: the effects of equal pay for equal value on the flexibility and profitability of the marketplace; why society in general focuses on the cultural and social roles of women, while ignoring them economically; possible methods for changing work approaches and corporate organizations to foster greater equity between male and female workers; creating better working conditions for all jobs so that applicants can be expected in equal numbers of men and women; and basic research as to the causes of unemployment among women.
Publication Name: Au Courant
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0226-224X
Year: 1985
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Risks and opportunities
Article Abstract:
The Economic Council of Canada predicts that there will be substantial improvement in Canada's economic performance by 1990. Three factors which could alter the forecast are: (1) slow-paced U.S. economic growth, tied to increased interest rates and the influence of commodity prices; (2) an increase in global protectionism, with setbacks to U.S.-Canada freer-trade talks; and (3) lack of financial stability due to international failures to meet debt burdens. Despite risks, these marketplace forecasts allow for Canadian trade opportunities. Adjustments which would need to be made include eliminating trade barriers, achieving tax reform, social reforms, and modifying the government's role in environmental concerns and the resource sector. The federal government must react to these changes with prudence.
Publication Name: Au Courant
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0226-224X
Year: 1986
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