摘要：This book provides an interesting review of selected interprovincial trade barriers in Canada, although the introduction is somewhat biased --with a decided Fraser Institute stance. The book describes barriers as they relate to the beer industry, financial markets, agricultural trade, interprovincial labour mobility, and the transportation sector. The chapter on interprovincial barriers in beer trade by Irvine and Sims is very informative, although events have overtaken the situation described by the authors. Having an historical perspective on the barriers which existed, leading to an inefficient beer industry, provides a very useful case study of the evils of trade barriers. Barriers in the financial industry are more subtle in many ways as described in the chapter by Pattison. Furthermore, as outlined in this chapter, different levels of government have different regulatory powers over financial institutions. Pattison argues that this creates problems and suggests a need for more co-ordination. He also notes that there is an increasing need for international regulation. Overall, he concludes that there is a great need for a reduction in financial regulation in Canada.
