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Underlying much of Stephen Clarkson’s insightful analysis over the years was his preoccupation with the tension in Canada between nationalism and continentalism. This chapter focuses on the ways in which his work explored the ideological and institutional manifestations of these forces as they affected Canada’s place in North America. Central to Stephen Clarkson’s analysis was the political economy of free trade, and most significantly the ongoing debate over the role of the state versus that of the market in Canadian policy-making. This chapter suggests his contributions to understanding the parameters and implications of this debate will stand as a lasting legacy of his work.
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Inwood, G.J. (2021). Boring? Never! Clarksonian Perspectives on Nationalism Versus Continentalism. In: Rioux, M., Angel, A., Cohen, M.G., Drache, D. (eds) Governance Dilemmas in Canada, North America, and Beyond: A Tribute to Stephen Clarkson. Canada and International Affairs. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-81973-6_4
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