On Guard for Thee Posted February 27, 2015 Report Posted February 27, 2015 Oddly, we export tons of 2 x 4s around the globe, and it isn't that complicated. Most of Canada lives within 100 miles of the US border. Shipping wood or other resource products is no more difficult for us than it is for people in the US northeast or midwest. In any case, given your demonstrated complete ignorance on all economic issues, I'm afraid I'm unwilling to take your word for the economic advantage of us increasing our population base. And you have just done exactly that. Quote
Argus Posted February 27, 2015 Report Posted February 27, 2015 And you have just done exactly that. What? Demonstrated your absolute ignorance of economics? Don't applaud. It wasn't hard. In similar vein, a report issued by Health and Welfare Canada noted that, according to the OECD, there was no correlation whatsoever between population growth and economic growth in its 22 member countries. http://www.immigrationwatchcanada.org/background/research/immigration/labour-shortage/ All economists agree that immigration increases the population and thus the GDP of Canada. However, the impact of immigration on per-capita GDP is a matter of much controversy both on theoretical and practical grounds. There is agreement that, in the past when tariffs and trade barriers were much higher than now, immigration was important in increasing the size of the Canadian market and realizing economies of scale, which raised the income of all. However, now with the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and globalization, it is generally agreed that there is no longer any reason to expect economies of scale. In fact, some believe that there could even be diseconomies of scale caused by urban congestion and pollution as are now evident in Toronto http://www.fraserinstitute.org/research-news/display.aspx?id=13504 Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
On Guard for Thee Posted February 27, 2015 Report Posted February 27, 2015 What? Demonstrated your absolute ignorance of economics? Don't applaud. It wasn't hard. In similar vein, a report issued by Health and Welfare Canada noted that, according to the OECD, there was no correlation whatsoever between population growth and economic growth in its 22 member countries. http://www.immigrationwatchcanada.org/background/research/immigration/labour-shortage/ All economists agree that immigration increases the population and thus the GDP of Canada. However, the impact of immigration on per-capita GDP is a matter of much controversy both on theoretical and practical grounds. There is agreement that, in the past when tariffs and trade barriers were much higher than now, immigration was important in increasing the size of the Canadian market and realizing economies of scale, which raised the income of all. However, now with the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and globalization, it is generally agreed that there is no longer any reason to expect economies of scale. In fact, some believe that there could even be diseconomies of scale caused by urban congestion and pollution as are now evident in Toronto http://www.fraserinstitute.org/research-news/display.aspx?id=13504 I was adorning you with that distinction. Read the paragraph that starts...All economists agree..... Quote
Argus Posted February 27, 2015 Report Posted February 27, 2015 I was adorning you with that distinction. Read the paragraph that starts...All economists agree..... So you're saying one sentence is about all you can manage to input in one sitting? Maybe you could read the following sentences in small enough chunks for your attention span not to wander back to examining the lint in your stomach crease until you get the whole paragraph. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
On Guard for Thee Posted February 27, 2015 Report Posted February 27, 2015 So you're saying one sentence is about all you can manage to input in one sitting? Maybe you could read the following sentences in small enough chunks for your attention span not to wander back to examining the lint in your stomach crease until you get the whole paragraph. Its the one sentence that actually sums anything up. As alway though your comments are quite hilarious. Rude of course, but funny. Quote
LemonPureLeaf Posted February 27, 2015 Report Posted February 27, 2015 Its the one sentence that actually sums anything up. As alway though your comments are quite hilarious. Rude of course, but funny.you attract that attention because you rarely post anything longer than 1 sentence snipes at people. Hardly ever any serious comment not worthy of almost instant disregard. Quote
Bob Macadoo Posted February 27, 2015 Report Posted February 27, 2015 you attract that attention because you rarely post anything longer than 1 sentence snipes at people. Hardly ever any serious comment not worthy of almost instant disregard. I am pleased you could do it in two. It shows a superior mind. Please continue.... Quote
Argus Posted February 27, 2015 Report Posted February 27, 2015 Its the one sentence that actually sums anything up. As alway though your comments are quite hilarious. Rude of course, but funny. If you had the honesty to admit you were wrong you might at least earn a little respect. But carry on frantically treading water in hopes people don't notice you drowning. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
On Guard for Thee Posted February 28, 2015 Report Posted February 28, 2015 If you had the honesty to admit you were wrong you might at least earn a little respect. But carry on frantically treading water in hopes people don't notice you drowning. I rest my case. And dont worry, my head is well above water. Quote
Michael Hardner Posted February 28, 2015 Report Posted February 28, 2015 The last page or show is more about the posters than the points being made... please avoid the personal thank you. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
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