Let's Talk Taxes lesson from the Soviet shoe store
Canadian Taxpayers Federation column recalls 1987 Soviet travels and rationing to argue for public service choice. It contrasts shortages and lines with free markets, urging Canadians to learn from others about competition and government role. Paulus the Lithuanian student features in the story.
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Long range weather forecasts mocked as coin toss by expert
Paul Bullock of the Canadian Wheat Board argues long range forecasting is essentially a coin toss with 50 percent probability. He warns forecasts may influence farmer behavior, potentially causing poorer crops regardless of actual weather. He notes the board treats weather as random and bets on variability.
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