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Market failure refers to situations when markets allocate society's resources efficiently.

False (B)

Simon suggested that people often choose satisfactory solutions instead of optimal ones.

True (A)

Adam Smith is recognized primarily as a behavioral economist.

False (B)

In 2016, the aboriginal unemployment rate was 15.2 percent.

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Forty percent of Great Britain's growth from 1790-1980 was due to improved nutrition.

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Factors of production include profit, consumption, and land.

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Bison was almost hunted to extinction in the Prairies.

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The Nisga'a Treaty (1999) was the first modern treaty on the West Coast that established Aboriginal title.

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Aboriginal culture is considered civilized according to the ideology of the Stolen Generation.

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The Indian Act of 1976 is part of the Constitution that regulates indigenous governance in Canada.

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Loss of culture creates a cycle of low social capital and low human capital.

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Some historic events can cause permanent societal shifts.

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Aboriginal Australians arrived in Australia around 5,000 years ago.

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The COVID-19 case fatality rate among First Nations people living on a reserve was lower than the general Canadian population.

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Inuit and Métis individuals are classified as Status Indians in Canada.

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British Columbia has the highest number of indigenous peoples in Canada.

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There is no exact legal definition for Aboriginals in Australia.

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The Indian Register is an official record of status Indians in Canada.

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The utility function is maximized independently of the cost function.

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In 2016, the total number of Aboriginal people in Canada was over 1.6 million.

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First Nations have the right to establish their own membership criteria.

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The median income of American Indians is less than the national average.

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Maori people have no ethnic links with Taiwanese Indigenous peoples.

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The Solow model can be applied to explain the experience of the aboriginal Tasmanians.

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The First Nations population consists solely of those who belong to a First Nation or Indian Band.

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Historically, colonies with lesser outbreaks of deadly diseases fostered better conditions for development.

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Mestizaje refers to a homogenous ancestry.

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As of 2016, the percentage of Indigenous people in Canada was 5.86%.

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The population of Inuit in Canada was recorded at 65,025 in 2016.

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Columbus's voyages had no significant impact on the Americas.

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Glooscap is recognized as the Transformer figure among some Algonquian peoples.

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The Indian Act has established a governance system that supports Indigenous self-determination.

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The 2% funding cap in education has led to a cumulative deficit exceeding $20 billion.

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Perry Bellegarde has been the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations since December 10, 2015.

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John A. Macdonald's governance is widely viewed as a series of uncontroversial policies.

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Forced coexistence among tribes can lead to both short and long-term negative effects.

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The expression 'band' refers to the collective individuals who benefit from a given piece of land set apart for them.

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Indigenous peoples have the right to autonomy in local governance matters.

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The Aboriginal Governance Index assesses issues related to governance and fairness.

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The unemployment rate in Canada was 7.5 percent in 2021.

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First nation women living off reserve are less likely to be employed than first nations men living off reserve.

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The Phillips curve illustrates the connection between inflation and unemployment rates.

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Family security encompasses access to sufficient and nutritious food to maintain a healthy life.

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In the 2016 Census, employment rates for the core working-age population were highest in the Atlantic provinces.

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Donna Feir's 2013 research highlights evidence for an 'on-reserve penalty' in employment.

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Divisibility means that resource use by one group increases availability for other groups.

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Externalities occur when the welfare of some agents depends solely on their own activities.

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Flashcards

Utility Function in Economics

A mathematical function representing how much satisfaction a person gets from consuming different goods and services.

Economics Study

The study of how individuals and societies manage scarce resources.

Indigenous Peoples Definition (UN)

There isn't a universally accepted, single, official definition provided by the UN.

Inuit

A term used to describe Inuit people, a group of Indigenous peoples living in Canada, Greenland, and Alaska.

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Métis

A distinct Indigenous group in Canada, formed through intermarriages & fur trade.

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Aboriginal Language Proficiency (2016)

Only about 16% of Indigenous Canadians could speak an Aboriginal language in 2016.

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Status Indian Rights

Status Indians in Canada have specific rights and benefits not granted to unregistered Indigenous persons.

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Blood Quantum Laws (USA)

Laws in the USA determining Indigenous peoples' eligibility for benefits based on ancestry.

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Indigenous Population Growth (Canada)

The indigenous population of Canada is growing, according to data seen in the provided information.

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Largest Indigenous Population Province (Canada)

Ontario (ON) has the largest total number of Indigenous peoples.

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Market failure

A situation where markets do not efficiently allocate resources.

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Behavioral economics

A branch of economics that examines how psychological factors influence economic decisions.

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Satisfactory solutions

Choices made that are good enough, not necessarily the absolute best.

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Welfare state

A country with significant government programs for social welfare.

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Aboriginal unemployment rate (2016)

15.2% in 2016.

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Factors of production

Resources used in the production of goods and services (e.g., land, labor, capital).

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Bison & Prairie

Bison were almost driven to extinction in the prairies (North America).

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Nisga'a Treaty (1999)

First modern treaty in western Canada, established Aboriginal title.

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History's Impact on Aboriginal Economic Development

The past significantly shapes the present economic conditions of Aboriginal groups.

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Colonization's Impact on Indigenous Populations

European colonization brought diseases and violence, leading to significant population decline among Indigenous peoples in the Americas.

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Legal Systems and Investor Protection

Common law systems, like those in Britain, tend to offer stronger safeguards for investors compared to civil law systems.

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Permanent Societal Shifts

Major historical events can cause lasting changes in social structures, potentially shifting groups within a society.

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Maori Settlement of New Zealand

The Maori people arrived in New Zealand around 700 years ago.

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Aboriginal Employment in Cities

Aboriginal people in cities may face barriers to permanent employment due to living in poorer neighborhoods.

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Employment Rate in Atlantic Canada

The 2016 Census showed the lowest employment rates for the core working-age population in the Atlantic provinces of Canada.

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Unemployment Rate in Canada (2020)

Canada's unemployment rate in 2020 was 7.5%.

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On-Reserve Penalty

A phenomenon where Indigenous people living on reserves experience economic disadvantages compared to those living off-reserve.

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Indigenous Labor Market Gaps (New Zealand)

New Zealand has gaps in Indigenous versus non-Indigenous labor market outcomes, though these gaps are narrower than in other countries.

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Land Rights and Resources

Land rights for Indigenous peoples enable access to agricultural resources and natural resources.

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Divisibility of Resources

When the use of a resource by one group makes it less available for others.

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Externalities in Economics

Externalities occur when the well-being of one person or group depends on the actions of another.

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Indigenous Peoples & Colonization

The UN's definition of indigenous peoples does not imply that they colonized their territories. This definition recognizes their pre-colonial presence and rights.

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Russian Empire & Siberian Rights

The Russian Empire did not grant legal rights to native Siberians. They were often subjected to forced assimilation and suppression of their culture.

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Solow Model & Aboriginal Tasmanians

The Solow model, a macroeconomic model for economic growth, cannot adequately explain the experience of the aboriginal Tasmanians, who faced near-extinction due to colonialism.

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Micmac, Ottawa, Nipissing, Ojibway, Cree

These are distinct Indigenous groups in Canada, not part of the Sioux people.

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Development & Geography

Initial differences in geography and land endowments can explain different development experiences in the Americas, including the impact of plantation economies and slavery.

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Colonies, Diseases & Institutions

Colonies with less disease impact tended to have better conditions for the development of growth-promoting institutions.

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Russian Eskimo and Inuit

Russian Eskimos are genetically and culturally connected to the Inuit, sharing a similar heritage.

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Mestizaje & Ancestry

Mestizaje refers to mixed ancestry, usually involving Indigenous and European origins, and does not denote a homogenous ancestral background.

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Indian Act

A law passed by the Canadian government in 1876 that aimed to control and assimilate Indigenous peoples. It established a system of reserves, regulated Indigenous identity, and imposed restrictions on their lives and culture.

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Self-Government

The right of Indigenous peoples to govern themselves in matters related to their internal and local affairs. It aims to empower Indigenous communities to make decisions that reflect their own values, customs, and priorities.

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Forced Coexistence

The situation where different Indigenous groups are forced to share a reservation or territory, potentially leading to conflicts and challenges.

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Treaty Rights

Rights guaranteed to First Nations in exchange for ceding land to the British Crown and later to Canada, typically including annual payments, access to resources, and other provisions.

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Funding Cap

A limit placed on the amount of funding that can be provided to First Nations for education, leading to a significant deficit over time.

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Perry Bellegarde

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), a political organization representing First Nations in Canada.

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John A. Macdonald

The first Prime Minister of Canada, whose policies towards Indigenous peoples were controversial and led to the creation of the Indian Act.

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Aboriginal Governance Index

An index that evaluates the fairness and effectiveness of governance systems for Indigenous peoples in Canada, covering areas like self-government, land management, and economic development.

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Study Notes

Quiz 1 (30Q)

  • The most inclusive term in Canada for Indigenous people is "Aboriginal"
  • Not all First Nations people have status
  • The legal definition of "Indian status" in Canada is not based on the Queen's Act
  • Métis are people of mixed First Nations and European ancestry
  • Canadian citizenship doesn’t automatically mean someone loses Indian status
  • There are more than 600 First Nations bands in Canada
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander unemployment rates in Australia were four times higher than the average in 2012.
  • Economics is the study of how individuals and societies manage scarce resources.
  • The UN does not have a universally accepted definition of Indigenous people
  • An Inuit person is known as an Inuk
  • COVID-19 case fatality rates among First Nations people on reserves were not necessarily higher than the general Canadian population
  • Intermarriages from the fur trade were significant in the creation of the Métis people
  • Only 16% of Aboriginals in Canada could speak an Aboriginal language as of 2016
  • Western education did not help preserve Indigenous values
  • Status Indians have rights and benefits that unregistered Indigenous persons do not have
  • Utility function maximization is subject to the cost function in economics
  • Blood quantum laws determine eligibility criteria in the USA
  • There are no exact legal definitions for Aboriginals in Australia
  • Maori are linked to Taiwanese Indigenous peoples
  • Ontario has the largest population of Indigenous peoples in Canada
  • There are estimated to be 370 million Indigenous people worldwide
  • Aboriginal people in Canada comprised 4.9% of the total population in 2016: 1,673,785 individuals.
  • The Indian Register is the official record of status Indians/Registered Indians in Canada
  • PEI has the smallest population of Indigenous people in Canada

Quiz 2 (30Q)

  • A monopoly is a market failure.
  • Milton Friedman used "as if" in his realism debates
  • A country's standard of living depends on its ability to produce goods and services.
  • Framing choices does not affect results, in economic theory
  • Canada's natural rate of unemployment is estimated to be between 6-8%.
  • Framing can be used by politicians to influence choices.
  • Inuit have the highest life satisfaction in Canada.
  • The opportunity cost of something is what you give up to get it.
  • Prosperity is not distributed equally in all societies.
  • The natural rate of unemployment is not a short-run alignment with unemployment data
  • Markets allocate resources through decentralized decisions of firms and households
  • Incentives include both positive (rewards) and negative (punishments) reinforcement
  • Firms do not maximize utility, they maximize profits
  • Behavioral economics studies the concept of bounded rationality
  • Efficiency means the optimal use of resources
  • Governments do not always improve market outcomes.
  • In 2016, there was an increase of up to 2% fund allocation annually to Aboriginal education in Canada

Quiz 3 (30Q)

  • Bison were near extinction in the prairies.
  • The Nisga'a Treaty (1999) was the first modern treaty on the West Coast and established Aboriginal title.
  • In the Arctic, the Thule, Dorset, and Inuit cultures arrived around 900 CE
  • Policies during the Stolen Generation didn’t aim to prevent mixed-race breeding
  • The ideology of the Stolen Generation was not that Aboriginal culture was uncivilized, or an antithesis to civilization
  • History is heavily influential in shaping aboriginal economic development
  • Slavery existed among indigenous peoples before the arrival of Europeans
  • The loss of culture doesn't result in a vicious cycle of low social capital and low human capital
  • A potlatch is a gift-giving festival among Northwest Coast peoples
  • The Indian Act of 1976 is not part of the Canadian Constitution.
  • Frontier violence and diseases decimated indigenous populations in the USA.
  • The Indian Act established the reserve system in Canada
  • PEI has the lowest number of Indigenous people among provinces
  • Aboriginal Economic theory operates with a diversity of assumptions that may not apply generally to other groups
  • The Indian Act is seen as paternalistic
  • Today's inclusive term for Indigenous people in Canada is "Aboriginal"
  • The Indian Register is a record of registered or status Indians in Canada
  • In 2016, there were 1,673,785 Aboriginal people in Canada, representing 4.9% of the total population.

Quiz 4 (30Q)

  • Métis are people of mixed First Nations and European ancestry
  • COVID-19 case fatality rates among First Nations people on reserves were not necessarily higher than the general Canadian population
  • Only 16% of Aboriginal people in Canada could speak an aboriginal language in 2016.
  • Not all First Nations peoples have status
  • The Indian Act (1876) created the reserve system in Canada
  • PEI has the lowest number of Indigenous peoples among the provinces in Canada
  • Aboriginal people generally have the same structures for rational behaviour and incentives as others.
  • Aboriginal population growth in Australia is primarily due to self-identification.
  • The Indian Act is considered paternalistic.
  • Aboriginal individuals are not always considered as belonging to the same social structure
  • The most inclusive term for Indigenous people in Canada is "Aboriginal"
  • The Indian Register holds the record of registered/status Indians in Canada
  • In 2016, there were 1,673,785 aboriginal people making up 4.9% of the overall Canadian population.

Quiz 5 (30Q)

  • The international definition of extreme poverty is less than $1.25 USD per day (2010).
  • Income inequality is the uneven distribution of income within a group.

Quiz 6 (30Q)

  • The poverty rate is calculated by the headcount ratio.
  • Geography’s influence on agricultural productivity and quality of human resources is not insignificant
  • The different levels of inequality do affect economic development
  • The poor generally stay poor
  • The Canadian Child Tax Benefit and the National Child Benefit Surpluses are not equivalent
  • The benefit from NCBS and CCT (2005) is $15,400 per child
  • Many households are benefited by debt reduction over asset accumulation
  • "First few calories" are needed for basic survival
  • A lack of self-control and focus can obstruct wealth accumulation
  • The UN ranks Canada's 11th out of 35 industrialized countries regarding child-poverty
  • Historical conditions impacted Indigenous people’s access to resources
  • The top 1%’s median annual income in Canada in 2010 was $283,400
  • Aboriginal identities are not uniform in their characteristics across populations

Quiz 7 (20Q)

  • In 2016, Aboriginal peoples in Canada encompassed 5% of the population.
  • Aboriginal people, on average, earn lower incomes
  • Aboriginal people undergo higher unemployment
  • The percentage of Aboriginal people living off-reserve increased.
  • In 2016, 55.8% of First Nations people with registered or treaty status lived off-reserve, while those on-reserve were the rest.
  • Winnipeg had the largest Métis population in 2016.
  • More than 170 Aboriginal languages were reported in the 2016 Census.
  • In 2016, there were around 1,674,000 Indigenous people in Canada.
  • British Columbia had the second-highest Indigenous population in 2016
  • Aboriginals generally have lower crime rates
  • Aboriginals children are not less likely to live in a family with grandparents.
  • There is no mention on the etymology of the name Quebec's relationship and the Iroquois word for "narrow passage"

Quiz 8 (30Q)

  • Being part of a recognized ethnic minority in China comes with unique status similar to a non-minority individual.
  • Using economic growth measures doesn’t always accurately reflect the income levels within a country.
  • Being part of an ethnic minority in China implies access to political representation through regional autonomy
  • Not all objectives related to development necessitate the availability of luxury goods.
  • Métis have the highest educational attainment amongst Aboriginal groups.
  • Yakuts are an aboriginal group in Russia.
  • Urban Aboriginals usually refer to their pre-urban community for income expectations, not income of the current place
  • Inuit lag the most in economic development relative to the other Aboriginal people.
  • Decreasing infant mortality relates to societal shifts in perspectives
  • Aboriginal people are not a monolithic group in terms of values
  • The 1899 Nisga'a Treaty is the first aboriginal treaty agreement.
  • The Han Chinese make up the majority in China, and are the largest ethnic group.
  • IWGIA estimates that there are about 350 million indigenous people worldwide.
  • Canada's indigenous population has shown increased self-sufficiency.
  • Economic development of Aboriginal people is not always linked to resource richness.
  • Aboriginal people often own and privately use ancestral land.

Quiz 9 (30Q)

  • Perry Bellegarde is a member of the Little Black Bear First Nation in Saskatchewan
  • The Indian Act established a system of colonial governance for First Nation communities
  • The Crown acknowledges a unique relationship with Canada's Aboriginal peoples
  • "Intoxicant" in the 1876 Act refers to alcohol and other intoxicating substances.
  • Indigenous peoples have the right to self-governance in internal affairs
  • Forced coexistence refers to the integration that indigenous people experience, rather than the original community and individual tribal differences.
  • First Nations were granted certain rights, including annual payments, for land ceded they to British Crown, and later Canada.
  • A $20 billion deficit in Canadian education funding
  • Community votes are not essential for self-governance.
  • Perry Bellegarde leads the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) since 2014.
  • The Nisga'a Treaty is notable for establishing Aboriginal title to lands
  • Self-governance is not a singular concept, meaning it isn’t always the same.

Quiz 10 (20Q)

  • Aboriginal communities historically resided in less-developed regions with fewer job opportunities
  • Individuals can be food-insecure even when working full-time
  • The labor force includes the employed and those who wish to work and are able.

Quiz 11 (20Q)

  • Aboriginal land rights are not tied inextricably to land possession
  • Land rights facilitate access to agricultural and natural resources
  • Interdependence of groups impacts resource utilization
  • Externalities exist when an agent's actions affect others
  • The Tragedy of the Commons refers to the overuse of shared resources
  • Public goods are both non-excludable and non-rivalrous.
  • Agriculture is not always the primary source of income for Aboriginal communities.
  • The 1973 Calder Supreme Court of Canada Decision recognized Indigenous people’s ownership of traditional lands and resources.
  • The Solow growth model evaluates factors impacting economic progress, including population growth and productivity/resources.
  • The Coase Theorem discusses how negotiations resolve inefficiencies in resource allocation
  • Reserve lands aren’t always easily or freely transferred to other stakeholders
  • Indigenous peoples’ land claims often encompass diverse territories across Canada’s landscape
  • Reserve land ownership principles are complex and involve multiple factors for Indigenous communities

Quiz 12 (20Q)

  • Aboriginal identity involves self-identification, registration, and affiliation with First Nation bands.
  • Defining human capital, focusing on skills and knowledge as valuable assets
  • Identity economics is not a primary driver of economic choices
  • Relationships between Indigenous peoples and non-Indigenous peoples are not automatically equal
  • Aboriginal people are often disadvantaged in terms of human capital
  • Inequality persists across demographic groups even if economic agents are rational/unprejudiced.
  • Social capital is a form of network-based connections among members of a society, not specific physical entities
  • Statistical discrimination explains gaps based on imperfect information about Indigenous peoples that non-Indigenous people hold

Quiz 13 (20Q)

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