But since 2000, in the face of high commodity prices, a strong dollar, and rising competition from Asia, Canada's manufacturing sector has declined in terms of its shares of employment and output. 3 Policy implications So what are the implications of these developments for policy-makers?
What’s more, it forms the foundations of the capital markets union (CMU) by providing the technical network through which capital can move freely around the EU. The free movement of capital means greater access to financing for Europe’s businesses and more diversified investment opportunities for investors.