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Presentations
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Corporatism and Democracy in Canada.
Saul, John Ralston
Public policy in Alberta and, more generally in Canada; has experienced a sea-change in recent years. In particular a shrinkage in public sector functions has given way to an increased role, in both policy formation and implementation, for private sector organizations. The implication of these changes are still unclear. However, at least some authors such as John Ralston Saul suggest that a corporatist model of governance has emerged which is incompatible with a healthy democracy.
Debunking the Myth of New Zealand's Success Story.
Kelsey, Jane
Insights from her book, Economic Fundamentalism
