The Canadian Economy and the Rise and Fall of the Welfare State. This paper examines Canadian macroeconomic trends from 1945 to 2000. During the first half of the period the economy was booming and the welfare state was expanded. Currently, the economy is faltering at the very time that the welfare state is being dismantled. 4 pgs. Bibliography lists 1 source. Pages: 4 Bibliography: 1 source(s) listed Filename: 5093 Rise Fall State.doc Price: 35.80