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Joseph Marchand receives a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Knowledge Synthesis Grant
The award will support Professor Marchand's project "The Labor Market Impacts of Natural Resources: A Synthesis of the Literature"
Congratulations to Jean-Yves Duclos on his Election to Parliament
Department of Economics graduate Jean-Yves Duclos (First Class Honors BA, '88) was recently elected as a Liberal MP in Quebec City, and has been appointed Minister of Families, Children and Social Development. Duclos is the former director of the economics department at Laval University, and is President-Elect of the Canadian Economics Association. He recently spoke to Stephen Gordon, a Maclean's contributor, about his new role.
Corinne Langinier presents at Empirical Patent Law Conference
Mobility and Career Concerns of U.S. Patent Examiners
Bob Ascah argues spending on capital projects is great -- to a point
Fellow of the Department of Economics' Institute for Public Economics, Bob Ascah, weighs in on the issue of government infrastructure spending.
Tilman Klumpp, others submit amici brief to U.S. Supreme Court ahead of statistics ruling
Decision could limit the use of statistical evidence in class actions
The University of Alberta is ranked in the top 50 in the world for Economics/Business
The University of Alberta is ranked 37th in the world in Economics/Business, and second in Canada, according to the 2015 Academic Ranking of World Universities (the Shanghai Ranking).
Oct. 1 brings hike in Alberta's minimum wage. What does that look like on the front lines? (Edmonton Journal)
Economics prof Joseph Marchand, comments on the conventional economic theory that the upcoming wage increase will lower the employment rate by two per cent.
Carolina Aguilar recognized for team support
Carolina Aguilar MA'07 (Econ) is the 2015 recipient of the University of Alberta Support Staff Research Enhancement Award for her work in the Department of Family Medicine
Corinne Langinier appointed Academic Director of Centre for Regulatory Affairs
Economics professor Corinne Langinier assumes role in Van Horne Institute
Tilman Klumpp receives a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Award
The Award will support Professor Klumpp's project "Regulating Democracy: The Law and Economics of Political Speech"
Economics alumnus receives Alumni Award
Congratulations to Todd Hirsch BA(Hons)'89, recipient of a University of Alberta Alumni Honour Award.
Never Stop Moving
Economics grad Crystal Ren (BA '15) carved her own path to success in the business world
Li Zhou Examines Whether Tax Credits Promote Employment
Economics Professor Li Zhou was invited to discuss her research at the spring National Bureau of Economics Research conference in Boston, Massachusetts.
New Economics 110 course added
The Department of Economics will offer a new course to develop student writing and presentation skills.
Chelsi Hudson wins outstanding student service award
Economics Undergraduate Advisor Chelsi Hudson BA'07 has been awarded the Faculty of Arts award for outstanding student service.
Economics student wins award to develop teaching materials
Max Sties receives one of just two graduate student Centre for Teaching and Learning Summer Student Awards
Institute for Public Economics Hosts Debate on the Alberta Budget
The provincial budget, brought down on March 26, included a record provincial budget deficit despite spending cuts and numerous tax increases. The discussion was thoughtful and wide-ranging ...
Energy Economics Expert James Hamilton Delivers Hanson Lecture
Historical oil supply disruptions and oil demand trends help explain the volatile path of oil prices ...
Economics Professor Haifang Huang Investigates the Effects of Online Friends on Happiness
Study finds only real-life friends improve personal well-being
Economics researcher helps accelerate how new medical discoveries reach patients
Adjunct Professor of Economics, Christopher McCabe, is part of a national research network that recently received a federal government $25 million grant