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MICROECONOMIQUE [19 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-01-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Economic Doctrines, Systems and Policies
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- orthodox microeconomic theory
1, record 1, English, orthodox%20microeconomic%20theory
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- orthodox micro-economic theory 2, record 1, English, orthodox%20micro%2Deconomic%20theory
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... orthodox microeconomic theory is based on the ideas that firms maximize and that the industry (or, more generally, the system of firms involved) is in equilibrium ... 1, record 1, English, - orthodox%20microeconomic%20theory
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Doctrines, systèmes et politiques économiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- théorie microéconomique orthodoxe
1, record 1, French, th%C3%A9orie%20micro%C3%A9conomique%20orthodoxe
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- théorie micro-économique orthodoxe 2, record 1, French, th%C3%A9orie%20micro%2D%C3%A9conomique%20orthodoxe
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Selon la théorie micro-économique orthodoxe développée notamment par les idéologues du Cato Institute et de la Banque mondiale, l'application des mécanismes de marché à la gestion de l'eau permet de maximiser la richesse et d'optimiser la protection de la ressource. 2, record 1, French, - th%C3%A9orie%20micro%C3%A9conomique%20orthodoxe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-01-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Econometrics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- micro-efficiency 1, record 2, English, micro%2Defficiency
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
micro-efficiency: term extracted from the “Glossaire de l’économie” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 2, record 2, English, - micro%2Defficiency
Record 2, Key term(s)
- microefficiency
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Économétrie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- efficience au niveau microéconomique
1, record 2, French, efficience%20au%20niveau%20micro%C3%A9conomique
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Degré auquel le système économique satisfait aux demandes multiples et constamment changeantes des individus en matière de biens publics et privés. 1, record 2, French, - efficience%20au%20niveau%20micro%C3%A9conomique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
efficience au niveau microéconomique : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’économie» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 2, record 2, French, - efficience%20au%20niveau%20micro%C3%A9conomique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-03-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Industries - General
- Trade
- Corporate Economics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- micro-economic policy
1, record 3, English, micro%2Deconomic%20policy
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Micro-economic Policy develops the policies, strategies and frameworks needed to improve Canada's productivity growth and to help Canadians take advantage of the knowledge-based economy 1, record 3, English, - micro%2Deconomic%20policy
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The Industry Portfolio brings together under the Minister of Industry 13 departments and agencies ... with responsibilities for science and technology (S&T), regional development, marketplace services and micro-economic policy. 1, record 3, English, - micro%2Deconomic%20policy
Record 3, Key term(s)
- microeconomic policy
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Industries - Généralités
- Commerce
- Économie de l'entreprise
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- politique microéconomique
1, record 3, French, politique%20micro%C3%A9conomique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le secteur de la Politique microéconomique élabore les politiques, les stratégies et les cadres nécessaires pour améliorer la productivité du Canada et aider les Canadiens à tirer parti de l'économie fondée sur le savoir. 1, record 3, French, - politique%20micro%C3%A9conomique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le Portefeuille de l'Industrie, qui relève du ministre de l'Industrie, est constitué de 13 ministères et organismes [...] responsables de la science et de la technologie (S-T), du développement régional, des services relatifs aux marchés et de la politique microéconomique. 1, record 3, French, - politique%20micro%C3%A9conomique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-11-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Industries - General
- Trade
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- micro-economic lever
1, record 4, English, micro%2Deconomic%20lever
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With many of the micro-economic levers available to government, as well as 41% of the S&T [science and technology] funding in the federal government, the Industry Portfolio offers a versatile tool kit for meeting the challenges of the knowledge-based economy as Canada moves into the 21st century. 1, record 4, English, - micro%2Deconomic%20lever
Record 4, Key term(s)
- microeconomic lever
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Industries - Généralités
- Commerce
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- levier microéconomique
1, record 4, French, levier%20micro%C3%A9conomique
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- levier micro-économique 2, record 4, French, levier%20micro%2D%C3%A9conomique
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Doté de bon nombre des leviers micro-économiques dont dispose le gouvernement ainsi que de 41 p. 100 des fonds affectés à la S-T (science et technologie) au gouvernement fédéral, le Portefeuille de l'Industrie offre une trousse d'outils polyvalente pour relever les défis de l'économie du savoir à l'aube du XXIe siècle. 2, record 4, French, - levier%20micro%C3%A9conomique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-09-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Remuneration (Personnel Management)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- micro-economic pay award 1, record 5, English, micro%2Deconomic%20pay%20award
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- accord salarial microéconomique
1, record 5, French, accord%20salarial%20micro%C3%A9conomique
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- accord salarial micro-économique 2, record 5, French, accord%20salarial%20micro%2D%C3%A9conomique
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une part importante de rationalité macro-économique a été introduite dans une série d'accords salariaux micro-économiques [...] 2, record 5, French, - accord%20salarial%20micro%C3%A9conomique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-07-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Economics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- micro-level accountability 1, record 6, English, micro%2Dlevel%20accountability
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Microeconomic accountability, e.g. ensuring efficiency in investment and in the production and delivery of goods and services. 1, record 6, English, - micro%2Dlevel%20accountability
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Économique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- responsabilité microéconomique
1, record 6, French, responsabilit%C3%A9%20micro%C3%A9conomique
proposal, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Economía
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- responsabilidad microeconómica
1, record 6, Spanish, responsabilidad%20microecon%C3%B3mica
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-05-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Economics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- microfactor 1, record 7, English, microfactor
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Économique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- microfacteur
1, record 7, French, microfacteur
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- facteur microéconomique 1, record 7, French, facteur%20micro%C3%A9conomique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Economía
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- microfactor
1, record 7, Spanish, microfactor
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Factor que pertenece a la oferta, demanda, términos, condiciones, mercados y competencia de los instrumentos. 1, record 7, Spanish, - microfactor
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-04-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Marketing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- microeconomic 1, record 8, English, microeconomic
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Commercialisation
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- microéconomique
1, record 8, French, micro%C3%A9conomique
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-04-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Marketing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- microeconomic model 1, record 9, English, microeconomic%20model
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Commercialisation
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- modèle microéconomique
1, record 9, French, mod%C3%A8le%20micro%C3%A9conomique
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-01-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- National and International Economics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- microeconomic distortion 1, record 10, English, microeconomic%20distortion
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The current predicament of the heavily indebted poor countries can often be traced to severe deficiencies in macroeconomic management and the persistence of microeconomic distortions and structural weaknesses. 1, record 10, English, - microeconomic%20distortion
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Économie nationale et internationale
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- distorsion microéconomique
1, record 10, French, distorsion%20micro%C3%A9conomique
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les difficultés actuelles des pays pauvres très endettés peuvent souvent être imputées à une gestion macroéconomique très déficiente et à la persistance de distorsions microéconomiques et de carences structurelles. 1, record 10, French, - distorsion%20micro%C3%A9conomique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-07-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Periodicals
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Micro: the micro-economic policy analysis branch bulletin
1, record 11, English, Micro%3A%20the%20micro%2Deconomic%20policy%20analysis%20branch%20bulletin
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- Micro: the micro-economic research bulletin 2, record 11, English, Micro%3A%20the%20micro%2Deconomic%20research%20bulletin
former designation, correct, Canada
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Quarterly. Ottawa : Industry Canada,1996. 3, record 11, English, - Micro%3A%20the%20micro%2Deconomic%20policy%20analysis%20branch%20bulletin
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de périodiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Micro : bulletin de la direction générale de l’analyse de la politique macroéconomique
1, record 11, French, Micro%20%3A%20bulletin%20de%20la%20direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Banalyse%20de%20la%20politique%20macro%C3%A9conomique
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- Micro : bulletin de recherche microéconomique 2, record 11, French, Micro%20%3A%20bulletin%20de%20recherche%20micro%C3%A9conomique
former designation, correct, Canada
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Trimestriel. Ottawa, Industrie Canada, 1996. 1, record 11, French, - Micro%20%3A%20bulletin%20de%20la%20direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Banalyse%20de%20la%20politique%20macro%C3%A9conomique
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1997-03-31
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Economics
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- micro-economic reform 1, record 12, English, micro%2Deconomic%20reform
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, Key term(s)
- micro economic reform
- microeconomic reform
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Économique
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- réforme microéconomique
1, record 12, French, r%C3%A9forme%20micro%C3%A9conomique
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : La réforme de la poste : un bon investissement. 1, record 12, French, - r%C3%A9forme%20micro%C3%A9conomique
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1996-12-10
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Various Industries
- Economics
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- The Development of Strategic Alliances in Canadian Industries: A Micro Analysis 1, record 13, English, The%20Development%20of%20Strategic%20Alliances%20in%20Canadian%20Industries%3A%20A%20Micro%20Analysis
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Industries diverses
- Économique
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- La formation d’alliances stratégiques dans les industries canadiennes : une analyse microéconomique 1, record 13, French, La%20formation%20d%26rsquo%3Balliances%20strat%C3%A9giques%20dans%20les%20industries%20canadiennes%20%3A%20une%20analyse%20micro%C3%A9conomique
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1996-05-16
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Economics
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- micro-economic policy 1, record 14, English, micro%2Deconomic%20policy
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Économique
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- politique microéconomique
1, record 14, French, politique%20micro%C3%A9conomique
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un des trois secteurs d'activité d'Industrie, les deux autres étant règlements et services visant le marché et développement de l'industrie. 1, record 14, French, - politique%20micro%C3%A9conomique
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1995-07-01
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Climatology
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Microeconomic and Environmental Assessment of Climate Change Measures 1, record 15, English, Microeconomic%20and%20Environmental%20Assessment%20of%20Climate%20Change%20Measures
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Climatologie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Évaluation microéconomique et environnementale des mesures permettant de faire face aux changements climatiques
1, record 15, French, %C3%89valuation%20micro%C3%A9conomique%20et%20environnementale%20des%20mesures%20permettant%20de%20faire%20face%20aux%20changements%20climatiques
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Titre d'un rapport. 1, record 15, French, - %C3%89valuation%20micro%C3%A9conomique%20et%20environnementale%20des%20mesures%20permettant%20de%20faire%20face%20aux%20changements%20climatiques
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1994-03-05
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Crop Protection
- Agricultural Engineering
- Cultural Practices (Agriculture)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- microeconomic benefit
1, record 16, English, microeconomic%20benefit
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The microeconomic benefits associated with pesticide use, that is, those to the farming sector, are grossly inflated. 1, record 16, English, - microeconomic%20benefit
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Protection des végétaux
- Génie agricole
- Soin des cultures (Agriculture)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- bénéfice microéconomique
1, record 16, French, b%C3%A9n%C3%A9fice%20micro%C3%A9conomique
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- bénéfice micro-économique 2, record 16, French, b%C3%A9n%C3%A9fice%20micro%2D%C3%A9conomique
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1990-01-01
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Economics
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- micro-economic analysis 1, record 17, English, micro%2Deconomic%20analysis
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Économique
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- analyse microéconomique
1, record 17, French, analyse%20micro%C3%A9conomique
feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- analyse micro-économique 2, record 17, French, analyse%20micro%2D%C3%A9conomique
feminine noun, obsolete
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1980-01-15
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Pricing Theory
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- microeconomic pricing
1, record 18, English, microeconomic%20pricing
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Théorie des prix
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- formation microéconomique des prix 1, record 18, French, formation%20micro%C3%A9conomique%20des%20prix
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Economics
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- microeconomic theory 1, record 19, English, microeconomic%20theory
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Économique
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- théorie microéconomique
1, record 19, French, th%C3%A9orie%20micro%C3%A9conomique
feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
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