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Microeconomics 1100: Websites

A guide to resources available through VCC Library

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Government & Statistics

Industry Canada
Canada's business and consumer site including directory, trade, investment, economic analysis, research and more.
Statistics Canada
Search for government reports and statistics on Canadian society
BC Stats
Search for BC government reports and statistics
Global Affairs Canada

Canadian, Provincial & Local Organizations

Vancouver Economic Commission
Established to promote economic development in the City of Vancouver.
The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education
The Centre for the Study of Living Standards
Economic Development Association of British Columia
Leaders of Tomorrow - Vancouver Board of Trade

International Data

World Bank Open Data
Provides access to the bank's vast collection of economic, social, population, and development data

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