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Congratulations to our Gold Medalist for 2021 -2022

Zi Liu (4-Year BA Specialization), Aleem Virji (3-Year BA Major), Yiqian Li (Honors Double Major in Data Science and Financial Economics), Mingyu Yao (Honors Double Major in Finance and Economics), Nicolas Bottger Malaga (Honors Specialization in Global Economics), Akash Jain (Honors Specialization in Politics, Philosophy and Economics – Economics concentration) and Wenxin Xu (Honors Specialization in Economics). 

Fellow of the Society of Labor Economists (SOLE)

Congratulations are extended to Lance Lochner who has been awarded the honorary title of Fellow of the Society of Labor Economists (SOLE).  The Society recognizes labour economists who have made contributions of unusual distinction to the field. For more information, see SOLE Fellows

Economics Student Recipient of the CEA – Bank of Canada Undergraduate Student Paper Award

Congratulations are extended to Economics undergraduate student and recent graduate, Elliot Grenier!

His Economics 4400E undergraduate thesis “The Impact of International Environmental Agreements on U.S. Environmental Legislation” has been chosen as a CEA – Bank of Canada Undergraduate Student Paper Award. Grenier will virtually showcase his research at a poster session during the 56th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Economics Association.
For more information, see CEA – Boc Undergraduate Awards

Economics Professor Emeritus Featured in Toronto Star Article

Economics Professor Emeritus David Laidler spoke on the mistake of attributing Canada's inflation rates to war in the Ukraine. The article discusses further the effect of the war on the economy, and other causes for the rise of inflation. To read the full article, visit The Toronto Star. 

Economics Ph.D. Candidate Wins Award

Economics Ph.D. candidate and lecturer, Phuong Vu, has received the 2021-2022 Western Centre for Research on Social Inequality Gradiate Academic Student Award. Congratulations, Phuong!

Economics Professor Featured in BNN Bloomberg Article

Economics Professor and Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in Central Banking, Stephen Williamson, was quoted in a BNN Bloomberg article regarding the banks position in enforcing the Emergencies Act. Williamson expresses concerns about how long the regulations will last. To read the full article, visit BNN Bloomberg. 

Economics Professor Emeritus and Alumni Quoted in CBC News Article

Economics Professor Emeritus David Laidler, and Alumni Chidozie Okoye, were quoted in a CBC News article regarding inflation. The article discusses the disruption that inflation may inflict on future financial planning. To read the full article, visit CBC News. 

 

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