Department of Economics

Economics News

Convocation spotlight: Jean Bruce Koua

Before successfully completing his bachelor of arts with a major in economics and a minor in political science, Jean Bruce Koua had already co-founded a successful business and made a name for himself among some of the country’s most influential thought leaders and entrepreneurs.
Drop in global oil price highlights long-term Alberta revenue problem

As oil prices drop globally, some experts think Alberta has to have a tough conversation about sales taxes. Economics Professor Chetan Dave comments.
Benjamin Milner receives SSHRC Insight Development Grant

Benjamin Milner, Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics, has received an SSHRC Insight Development Grant for $29,265.
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Message from the Chair

Welcome to the Department of Economics! We have a large undergraduate program offering economics majors, Honors and Certificates. We also have a strong graduate program, offering two Masters' and a Ph.D. program. We offer a wide breadth of economic courses, so you are sure to find something that interests you. Our internationally diverse faculty is dedicated to teaching and has one of the country's strongest research records.

Valentina Galvani
Professor, Dept. of Economics and Chair