Canadian Student Review: Winter 2015

In this issue:

The Effects of Crony Capitalism—Alias: Government Intervention
Channce Fuller
The negative implications of the U.S. trade tariff on Chinese tires. 1st place essay contest winner: Graduate category.

The Video Gallery - A Real Game Changer
Ravina Bains, Associate Director, Fraser Institute Centre for Aboriginal Studies, leads an online discussion about the landmark Tsilhqot’n Nation V. British Columbia decision.

Crony Capitalism Lurks in Renewable Energy Subsidies Programs
Matthew Lau
The real costs of Spanish renewable energy subsidies and the resulting effect on consumers. 1st place essay contest winner: Undergraduate category.

The Quote Wall
Will Rogers on government efficacy.

The Book Corner
Benjamin Perrin
Invisible Chains

Zoning: What’s the Use?
Josef Filipowicz
How current urban planning development laws hinder entrepreneurial activities and the alternatives
for land use.

A Young Man’s View on Taxation
Brennan Sorge
The world debt situation leads a student to think about ideal taxation rates.

Infographic
The cost of crime skyrockets

Hot Topics
What’s New from the Institute: Young adults moving west for economic opportunities; and police department staffing across Canadian cities.