Smart Globalization: The Canadian Business and Economic History Experience

“Smart Globalization is the first real Canadian analysis of selective globalization put into historical perspective. The theme of the book, that selective globalization works better, is one that is completely relevant and germane today. No other books address this particular subject the way these authors have done, as they begin to reclaim some of the field for those in Canada less enamoured of the effects of globalization.”

Bruce Muirhead, Department of History, University of Waterloo

‘This is a fascinating study of the approach taken to the international economy by decision makers in Canada …By bringing together essays from both historians and economists, editors Smith and Anastakis have given readers a set of studies that puts the Canadian case most instructively in the context of intelligent globalization… Highly recommended.’ P.K. Kresl, Choice vol 52:02:2014

‘This collection will be of interest to anyone interested in better understanding the historical complexities and contingencies of economic life in a globalizing world… Many scholars will find this book to be well worth a read.’

Don Nerbas, Labour/Le Travail, vol 76: Fall 2015

‘The editors and authors of Smart Globalization should be congratulated on a real contribution to the fields of both Canadian economics and history.’

Mark Sholdice, Canadian Historical Review vol 97:02:2016

"Smart Globalization offers an important starting point for Canadian historians to account for the steady march of openness rather than protectionism over the last century and half in Canada."

Andrew Watson, University of Saskatchewan, Canadian Business History Association Newlsetter, April 2018

“An important contribution to Canadian business and economic history.”

Gregory P. Marchildon, Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Regina