Economics News Archives - Economics /economics/category/news/ Ӱԭ University Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:20:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.7 Professor Christopher Worswick Publishes Opinion Piece in The Globe and Mail /economics/2026/department-chair-chris-worswick-publishes-business-commentary-piece-in-the-globe-and-mail/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /economics/?p=49732 Read the full opinion piece: The Globe and Mail

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Professor Christopher Worswick Publishes Opinion Piece in The Globe and Mail

Published on October 14, 2026

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Professor Christopher Worswick argues in an opinion piece published in The Globe and Mail that a vote to leave Canada in a binding referendum would lead to large-scale migration out of Alberta.

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Professor Christopher Worswick Publishes Op-Ed in The Globe and Mail

Published on October 14, 2026

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He published an op-ed in The Globe and Mail titled “‘Associate Member’ of the EU? Why Not, Canada?”

In the piece, Professor Worswick discusses the idea of Canada developing a closer relationship with the European Union through an associate membership arrangement.

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]]> Professor Thomas Russell Appointed Associate Editor of Two Leading Economics Journals /economics/2026/student-testimonial/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000 /economics/?p=51033 These appointments recognize Professor Russell’s scholarly expertise and contributions to the field of economics. Both journals are internationally recognized publications that contribute significantly to the advancement of economic research. The Department congratulates Professor Russell on these distinguished appointments and wishes him continued success in his new editorial roles.

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Professor Thomas Russell Appointed Associate Editor of Two Leading Economics Journals

Published on October 14, 2026

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The Department of Economics is pleased to announce that Professor Thomas Russell has been appointed as an Associate Editor of the and .

These appointments recognize Professor Russell’s scholarly expertise and contributions to the field of economics. Both journals are internationally recognized publications that contribute significantly to the advancement of economic research.

The Department congratulates Professor Russell on these distinguished appointments and wishes him continued success in his new editorial roles.

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]]> Professor Vivek Dehejia was recently interviewed by The Free Press (subscription required) about Canada-US trade relations. /economics/2026/professor-chris-worswick-published-an-opinion-piece-in-the-globe-and-mail/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:31:00 +0000 /economics/?p=51639 The full article is behind a paywall and can be accessed on the Free Press

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Professor Vivek Dehejia was recently interviewed by The Free Press (subscription required) about Canada-US trade relations.

Published on October 14, 2026

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The full article is behind a paywall and can be accessed on the

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]]> Professor Raul Razo-Garcia’s NBER Paper Featured in Financial Times Recommended Reading /economics/2025/dr-collins-ayoos-credited-as-academic-editor-on-unemployment-nature-challenges-and-policy-responses/ Sun, 09 Nov 2025 14:33:00 +0000 /economics/?p=49709 Raul Razo-Garcia’s recent NBER working paper, “The International Monetary System in the Last and Next 20 Years Redux,” was featured in the Financial Times “Recommended Reading of the Week” on November 4. The paper’s inclusion highlights the growing influence and relevance of his research on international monetary policy. The full article is available on the […]

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Professor Raul Razo-Garcia’s NBER Paper Featured in Financial Times Recommended Reading

Published on October 14, 2026

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Raul Razo-Garcia’s recent NBER working paper, “The International Monetary System in the Last and Next 20 Years Redux,” was featured in the Financial Times “Recommended Reading of the Week” on November 4. The paper’s inclusion highlights the growing influence and relevance of his research on international monetary policy.

The full article is available on the

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]]> Read Professor Lynda Khalaf’s recent blog on the importance of high-frequency labour market data for policymaking. /economics/2025/read-professor-lynda-khalafs-recent-blog-on-the-importance-of-high-frequency-labour-market-data-for-policymaking/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:37:14 +0000 /economics/?p=51919 The post Read Professor Lynda Khalaf’s recent blog on the importance of high-frequency labour market data for policymaking. appeared first on Economics.

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Read Professor Lynda Khalaf’s recent blog on the importance of high-frequency labour market data for policymaking.

Published on October 14, 2026

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Professor Christopher Worswick Publishes Opinion Piece in The Globe and Mail

Read the full opinion piece: The Globe and Mail

Professor Christopher Worswick Publishes Op-Ed in The Globe and Mail

Read the full op-ed in The Globe and Mail.

Professor Thomas Russell Appointed Associate Editor of Two Leading Economics Journals

These appointments recognize Professor Russell’s scholarly expertise and contributions to the field of economics. Both journals are internationally recognized publications that contribute significantly to the …

Professor Vivek Dejejia

Professor Vivek Dehejia was recently interviewed by The Free Press (subscription required) about Canada-US trade relations.

The full article is behind a paywall and can be accessed on the Free Press

Professor Raul Razo-Garcia’s NBER Paper Featured in Financial Times Recommended Reading

Raul Razo-Garcia’s recent NBER working paper, “The International Monetary System in the Last and Next 20 Years Redux,” was featured in the Financial Times “Recommended …

Read Professor Lynda Khalaf’s recent blog on the importance of high-frequency labour market data for policymaking.

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]]> Fourth-Year B.Econ Student Abigail Meloche’s Senior Thesis Ranked Among Top 10 Submissions to the Canadian Economics Association Conference /economics/2025/4th-year-b-econ-student-abigail-meloches-senior-thesis-submitted-in-top-10-to-the-canadian-economics-association-conference/ Fri, 02 May 2025 13:01:25 +0000 /economics/?p=49490 Congratulations to our 4th year B.ECON student Abigail Meloche, whose senior thesis titled “Housing, Inequality and Monetary Policy” has made the top 10 in undergraduate submissions to the Canadian Economics Association Conference. She will present at the conference. Abigail has also received a 2024-2025 Bank of Canada scholarship. She had previously participated in the Governor’s […]

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Fourth-Year B.Econ Student Abigail Meloche’s Senior Thesis Ranked Among Top 10 Submissions to the Canadian Economics Association Conference

Published on October 14, 2026

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Congratulations to our 4th year B.ECON student , whose senior thesis titled “Housing, Inequality and Monetary Policy” has made the top 10 in undergraduate submissions to the Canadian Economics Association Conference. She will present at the conference.

Abigail has also received a 2024-2025 . She had previously participated in the Governor’s Challenge this past fall. Congratulations again on this incredible opportunity!

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]]> Department Chair Chris Worswick Publishes Commentary Piece in the Toronto Star /economics/2025/department-chair-chris-worswick-publishes-commentary-piece-in-the-toronto-star/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:00:06 +0000 /economics/?p=49453 Department Chair Chris Worswick publishes commentary piece in the Toronto Star titled “Conservative economic plan most likely to lead to progress“. Here is a quote from the piece: “Both the Liberal and Conservative plans see Canada becoming an energy superpower, but the Liberal path to achieving this is less clear. Given the Liberal plan to […]

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Department Chair Chris Worswick Publishes Commentary Piece in the Toronto Star

Published on October 14, 2026

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Department Chair Chris Worswick publishes commentary piece in the Toronto Star titled “Conservative economic plan most likely to lead to progress“.

Here is a quote from the piece:

“Both the Liberal and Conservative plans see Canada becoming an energy superpower, but the Liberal path to achieving this is less clear. Given the Liberal plan to maintain their emissions cap on the oil and gas sector, it will not be possible to significantly expand that sector, so any growth will need to be driven by other types of energy.”

You can read the full piece on the Toronto Star website .

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]]> Ph.D. Graduate Haizhen Mou and Michael M. Atkinson Shortlisted for Donner Book Prize /economics/2025/ph-d-graduate-haizhen-mou-and-michael-m-atkinson-shortlisted-for-donner-book-prize/ Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:48:17 +0000 /economics/?p=49414 We are pleased to announce that Haizhen Mou (Professor, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan) who graduated from our Ph.D. program in 2009 has been shortlisted for the prestigious Donner Book Prize. Haizhen and Michael M. Atkinson (co-author, Professor Emeritus in the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan) […]

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Ph.D. Graduate Haizhen Mou and Michael M. Atkinson Shortlisted for Donner Book Prize

Published on October 14, 2026

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We are pleased to announce that (Professor, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan) who graduated from our Ph.D. program in 2009 has been shortlisted for the prestigious Donner Book Prize. Haizhen and (co-author, Professor Emeritus in the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan) wrote the book, Fiscal Choices: Canada after the Pandemic.

Drawing on interviews with economic policymakers, examines the fiscal policies implemented by the Canadian government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the economic and political challenges that we face in the aftermath.

, founded in 1998, annually rewards excellence and innovation in public policy writing by Canadians. In bestowing this award, the Donner Canadian Foundation seeks to broaden policy debates, and to make an original and meaningful contribution to policy discourse, all of which will contribute to an even stronger and more inclusive Canadian democracy. The winning title will be awarded $60,000, while each of the four other nominated titles will receive $7,500.

The Winner of the 2024-25 Donner Prize will be announced at a gala dinner in Toronto on May 15, 2025.

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]]> Professor Vivek Dehejia Speaks to BBC News about the Impacts of the Trump Tariffs on India /economics/2025/professor-vivek-dehejia-speaks-to-bbc-news-about-the-impacts-of-the-trump-tariffs-on-india/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:04:40 +0000 /economics/?p=49365 Professor Vivek Dehejia was interviewed by BBC News regarding the impacts of President Trump’s tariffs on India, in an article titled “Will trade-shy India gain edge in tariff-driven slowdown?” Here is a quote: “Many post-colonial states like India harbour a deep-rooted suspicion that international commerce and trade are simply new forms of colonisation. Unfortunately, this […]

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Professor Vivek Dehejia Speaks to BBC News about the Impacts of the Trump Tariffs on India

Published on October 14, 2026

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Professor Vivek Dehejia was interviewed by BBC News regarding the impacts of President Trump’s tariffs on India, in an article titled “Will trade-shy India gain edge in tariff-driven slowdown?”

Here is a quote:

“Many post-colonial states like India harbour a deep-rooted suspicion that international commerce and trade are simply new forms of colonisation. Unfortunately, this mindset still lingers among some policymakers — and that’s a shame.”

The full article can be accessed on BBC News’ website .

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