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Government investment and social good: Morning File, Wednesday, August 9, 2017

August 9, 2017 By Tim Bousquet 4 Comments

News 1. Failed “investments” Yesterday, I noted that Nova Scotia Business Inc. had written off more than $26 million in “investments” it held in businesses that the crown corporation promised were going to bring prosperity forever, amen. There might be a case for government investment in industry. At least, I’m not necessarily against it on […]

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