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A study of historical factors which have determined Canada's present economic structure, from the first penetration of European civilization into what is now the territory of Canada, to the dawn of the 20th century. Topics include the staple export industries (e.g. fur, fish, lumber, wheat, minerals, newsprint, energy), agriculture, changes in technology, state administration and policy, foreign investment.

Prerequisites: none. Not open to students with credit in ECO120