First, I believe he is the best prime minister economically because he helped build the welfare state. He helped build the welfare state by creating the Canada Pension Plan (Moscovitch). The Canada Pension Plan is a program for everyone aged 18 to 65. In this plan, the government takes a percentage of each individual's income to give to the elderly during their retirement (Ambachtsheer). Although this could be considered a social program, when the plan was implemented it benefited the Canadian economy. Second, on the economic front, Pearson's work to create the Auto Pact also proves that he is Canada's best prime minister. The Canada-United States Auto Pact is the trade agreement for automotive products and it led to the integration of the Canadian and American automobile industries into a shared North American market (Daniel). I believe this made him the best prime minister economically because it allowed them to sell auto parts and make money all over North America. Finally, I believe he is the best prime minister economically, because he helped the World Bank through the Pearson Commission. The Pearson Commission believes that rich countries help mobilize resources for international development. This commission was established by Robert McNamara in 1968 and he asked Lester B Pearson to lead it. The support Lester B. Pearson received from international leaders and his