Canada: The Definitive Staple Based Economy. This is a study that will apply many of the concepts of the staple theory to Canadian economic development. More focus will be kept on the pre-1850 period, which will immediately reveal that staple industries lay at the heart of Canadian economic development. 15 pgs. 36 f/c. 12b. Pages: 15 Bibliography: 12 source(s) listed Filename: 2319 Staple Based Economy.doc Price: 134.25