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Plumbers NHL Players
Average salary of $46 000 Earn more than $250 000 (minimum wage)
Not a very desirable job A very desirable occupation
If City gets smaller and supply remains the same, demand decrease and vise versa Hockey
is Canada's national support and the demand is very high
If wages go up, supply increases, demand decreases drastically. No shortage of hockey
players only shortage of exceptionally talented hockey players
Demand for good players is very high. Teams want franchise players and fans pay to see
good players
Demand for millions of fans is high for the limited supply of exceptional talent
b) Governments: fix minimum wage
influence fringe benefits
Labor Unions: use their power to maintain or increase wages of their members
Improve working conditions
Large Employers: have considerable power to keep wages low
Mobility of Workers: high wages in one area would draw workers from lower paying areas of
the country.
Other Factors: specialized training results in higher wages
Discrimination against women and minorities has meant they get paid less
Some professions were closed to women and minorities
Promotions were rare for women and minorities
GDP (Gross Domestic Product): measures the total value at market prices of all final
goods and services produced in Canada over a period of time (usually a year). 
Lorenz Curve: Measures the inequality of wages according to the percentage of families. 
Income Equality
Natural ability- born with disability or with a specific talent.
Education- completed relavant courses in order to gain knowledge other's don't have
Property Ownership- owning large valuable assets puts you ahead
Ability to influence wages-Labour unions and professional association help raise wages
for a select few professions
Discrimination- hurts minorities and women
Poor health- unable to work and earn a decent income
Region of residence some areas of countrys have higher employment
Luck- the right place at the right time has a lot to do with income equality.
Weeks worked- workers who work all year round gain benefits and thus have the edge over
others.
Age- too young not enough money because of lack of experience. Too old not enough money
because lost skills.
Government Anti Poverty Progams such as welfare, security pension, unemployment insurance
and others try help out the poor or disadvantaged however I believe that this is the
wrong approach. You got to follow the saying "Give a man a fish he will have food for a
day, teach a man to fish he will have food for life" Let old people do the sit down jobs
and young people do the labour.
Poverty:
1) The minimum level of income that is required to adequately feed, clothe, and shelter a
family. Created by Professor Sarlo for Nippissing Univerisity who sets the poverty line
for families making less than $15 067.
2) A standard that defines what a Canadian needs to live with dignity among other
Canadians. Created by a House of Commons sub committee (composed only of Conservatives)
headed by Conservative MP Barbara Greene. This is a more detailed plan as it has
different levels of poverty for different cities.
3) Statistics Canada's Low income Cut Off is a relative measure closely tied to the
average income and consumption patterns of Canadians.
Cause of Regional Inequality
The fish depletion has lead to huge umemployment in Atlantic Canada while the
agricultural industry has lead to unemployment in Western Canada. However the technology
sector has created jobs in Ontario, Quebec and B.C
NIT (negative income tax)- an alternative to the welfare system
Advantages Disadvantages
It can replace welfare schemes that destroy the incentive that people have to get off it.
Very expensive. No tax revenue + support = double whammi
It would guarantee a minimum income for all Questionable whether there is incentive
It would treat all families with the same income the same Present programs may be better
designed to meet the individual needs of people
Less humiliating to the poor. Equality 
Workers would receive a higher income than non workers Perhaps a combination of both
programs would be helpful
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1) It is safe to say that in Canada men hold most of positions in high paying desirable
jobs., while most women hold position in the lowest paying least dersirable jobs. 
2) Yes I agree with Professor Watson. I am a babysitter and it is not very hard to look
after children. One babysitter training course that lasts 2 days is more than enough
training. A 12 year old is legally allowed to baby sit. It makes no sense
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3) The house of Commons standard is the best measure of poverty. It is the most detailed
as it gives different poverty lines for different cities. It doesn't just include the
bare necessities. All families no matter how poor need extra money for fun.
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1) Yes I believe that the welfare system should be replaced. I believe that unless they
are disabled or a single parent they shouldn't even be elegible for welfare. No one
should get money for doing nothing. Spending time to get an education is what they should
do.
2) Welfare is dumb. It only makes things worse. 
Bibliography
Honda Motor Corp.: Annotated Bibliography
1) http://www.honda.co.jp/english
This is Honda's official website. It is an excellent source of information on Honda Motor
Corp., even though it is a little bit bias. It contains detailed information on the most
recent press releases, financial information, history, future events and much more.
2) Honda Customer Relations
715 Milner Avenue
Toronto, Ontario 
M1B 2K8
1-888-9HONDA9
The nice gentlemen at Honda Customer Relations, Matt, has hooked me up with the Honda
Motor Corp. Profile. It outlines all aspects of Honda's operation and although the
package has not been received, it is sure to be of the utmost help.
3) Dow Honda 
835 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K1S 2E5
1-613- 237-2777
Provides excellent information of Honda's role in the community. For example, their
numerous donations of used vehicles to food banks and shelters and also their commitment
to being the best dealer you've ever done business with. 
4) Honda Tuning 
Dec. 1999, Vol. 12, Issue 2, 
This magazine is filled with articles pertaining to Racing and how Honda has a strangle
hold on it's competitors because of it's continuos output of new, innovative automotive
advances, everything from engines to seatbelts.
5) www.elibrary.com
This is the home of the Electric Library. It browses through it database of thousands of
magazines, newspapers, books, interviews and brings forth every article pertaining to
Honda. It provides information on everything from recalls to lawsuits and even financial
information.
6) Automotive Industries
June 1999, Vol. 179, Issue 6 
Pg. 91, 3 p.
This article refers to the acquisition of Renault by Honda Motor Corp. It helps prove
Honda's continuing efforts to diversify even further and become a major player in the
automotive market.
7) Journal of Management Studies
June 1999, Vol. 36 Issue 1 
Pg. 25, 20 p.
Andrew Main
This article outlines Honda's strategy to promote its new line of Honda products. It
includes everything from the new Honda S2000 to the Honda feather-light trimmer. It also
compares Honda's advertising budget to that of the competitors.
8) Ward's Auto World
Oct. 1999, Vol. 35, Issue 10
Pg. 52, 3 p.
Barbara McClellan & Katherine Zachary
This article compares the three major Japanese auto manufacturers, Nissan, Toyota and
Honda, with one another. The report is very thorough and gives great insight into all
three companies.
9) Honda: An American Success Story
Robert L. Shook
New York,
Prentice Hall C1988
This book is very informative. It shows Honda's entry into the American market. It does
an excellent job detailing the hardships that Honda faced, in order to become what it is
today.
10) Popular Science
Dec. 1999, Vol. 255, Issue 6
Pg. 28, 3p.
Dan Carney & Don Sherman
This article details Honda's risky project to develop the most fuel-efficient car in the
world. This multi-million dollar project is what created the new Honda Insight. The
Insight travels 78 mpg. 
11) Automotive News
Oct. 25 1999, Vol. 74, Issue 5845
Pg. 24, 5 p.
Frank Washington
This article concerns Honda's upscale luxury division, Acura, and how they have created a
new plan to advertise it. In past years Honda and Acura were kept as two separate
entities. The new advertising campaign has both Honda and Acura automobiles appearing in
the same commercials.