The Efficient Society

The Efficient Society: Why Canada is as Close to Utopia as it Gets
First edition
AuthorJoseph Heath
PublisherViking Press
ISBN0-670-89149-5

The Efficient Society: Why Canada is as Close to Utopia as it Gets is a book by Canadian philosopher and author Joseph Heath. First released in 2001, the book is Heath's attempt to explain why Canada 'works'. He argues that Canada's successes as a nation are largely attributable to its commitment to efficiency as a value. The book was released to positive reviews, and became a national best-seller.