News and Announcements

Congratulations to our Gold Medalists for 2022-2023

Chon Kei Chen (Honors Double Major in Economics and Political Science), Adib Sedig (Honors Double Major in Finance and Economics),  Robin Kovacs (Honors Specialization in Politics, Philosophy and Economics – Economics concentration) and Orlando Scarlett (Honors Specialization in Economics). 

Economics Professor David Laidler featured in Globe and Mail article

Economics Professor Emeritus David Laidler speaks on how quantitative tightening by the Bank of Canada is an indication of an approaching steep downturn in the economy. The article goes on to discuss the shrinking supply of money and the central bank's need to reflect on its polices. To read the full article, visit The Globe and Mail (paywall).

Economics Student Recipient - Bank of Canada Graduate Student Research Paper Award

Congratulations are extended to Economics PhD candidate Emmanuel Murray Leclair! His job market paper "Balancing Production and Carbon Emissions with Fuel Substitution", was recently named the runner-up for the Bank of Canada Graduate Student Paper Award. For more information, see BoC Research Paper Awards.

Fellows of the International Association for Applied Econometrics (IAAE)

Congratulations are extended to Lance Lochner and Tim Conley who were awarded the honorary title of Fellow of the International Association for Applied Econometrics (IAAE) in 2021. The Association focuses on the advancement of education in econometrics, with a goal of making econometrics research accessible to the public. For more information, see IAAE Fellows.

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 56 th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Economics Association. For more information, see CEA – Boc Undergraduate Awards.

Economics Professor Emeritus Featured in Globe and Mail Article

Economics Professor Emeritus David Laidler speaks on how quantitative tightening by the Bank of Canada is an indication of an approaching steep downturn in the economy. The article goes on to discuss the shrinking supply of money and the central bank's need to reflect on its polices. To read the full article, visit The Globe and Mail (paywall).

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!