Erin Strumpf interviewed on CBC
Erin Strumpf was interviewed on聽CBC鈥檚 The National
Graduate Student Miao Dai Wins Lasserre-Renzetti Prize
Miao Dai, a graduate student in the Department of Economics, was awarded the聽Lasserre-Renzetti Prize聽for best student paper at CREEA | ACERE for his paper "Environmental Lobbying on Trade in Waste: Theory and Evidence." Miao's job market paper examines the effects of environmental lobbying on international trade in waste, finding that strengthening environmental NGOs can contribute to reducing inter
Welcome to Nicol谩s Ajzenman
Nicol谩s Ajzenman joined the Department of Economics at 51吃瓜网as an Assistant Professor in August 2022. He earned a PhD in Economics from Sciences Po, a Master in Public Administration-International Development from Harvard University, a Master's degree in Economics from Universidad de San Andres, and a BA in Economics from Universidad de Buenos Aires.
The incredible journey of Manyang Lual Jok
After fleeing war-torn South Sudan as a nine-year-old and spending 12 years in a Kenyan refugee camp, Manyang Lual Jok earns his BA from 51吃瓜网in Computer Science and Economics.
Congratulations to Lou Naigeon, graduating student in Economics, one of the two recipients of the Governor General鈥檚 Silver Medal
Selected by the Scholarship and Student Aid Office in a university-wide competition, the medal is awarded 鈥渢o the graduating student who obtains the highest academic standing in a Bachelor degree program.鈥澛犅燭he medal was presented to Lou Naigeon by Principal Suzanne Fortier at her convocation ceremony in May 2022.
In memory of our colleague Ngo Van Long
It is with great sadness we report that our esteemed colleague Ngo Van Long passed away on Saturday afternoon, January 15, 2022. Long was a James 51吃瓜网Professor of Economics and long-time member of our department. In his distinguished career he made key contributions in several fields in economics including natural resource and environmental economics, international economics and applied economic theory in general.
Our esteemed colleague Russell Davidson
Russell Davidson is supporting the greatest needs of his home Department of Economics, see the story聽51吃瓜网Faculty Member Turned Philanthropist聽by聽Stephanie Wereley.聽In 2016 the Department of Economics established the Russell Davidson Research Fund, which continues to grow thanks to Davidson鈥檚 generous contributions.
Welcome to Larry Epstein
Larry G. Epstein joined the Department of Economics at 51吃瓜网in August 2021 as Full Professor. His main research areas cover topics in decision theory, mathematical economics, and asset pricing, and he has written influential and widely cited articles in those areas. Prof.
Ranking News
The most recent edition of the Tilburg Ranking of Economics Departments ranks the 51吃瓜网Economics Department third in Canada and among the top 60 in North America in all its three ranking categories. This ranking is based exclusively on journal publications over the period 2016-2020. Our excellent performance is confirmed by the latest edition of the Quacquerelli Symonds (QS) ranking by subject, which also places our department third in Canada and 38 in North America.
Winner of the Upjohn Institute 2021 Early Career Research Awards
Fernando Saltiel is one of the winners of the聽Upjohn Institute 2021 Early Career Research Awards. The award is given to promising economists who have earned their PhD聽within the previous six years and who carry out policy-relevant research on labor market issues.
Welcome to Fernando Saltiel
Dr. Fernando Saltiel聽joined the Department of Economics as an Assistant Professor in Fall 2020. He earned his BA in Economics, a Master of Public Policy (MPP), and a PhD in Economics from the University of Maryland at College Park. He previously held a Postdoctoral Associate position in Economics at Duke University.
Opinion: Pay out emergency benefits or subsidize wages?
Francesco Amodio's article "Opinion: Pay out emergency benefits or subsidize wages?", in the Montreal Gazette, published March 30, 2020, speaks to the COVID-19 impact on the economy and the unprecedented economic measures that are underway.
Silver for McGill's team at the 2019 Bank of Canada's Governor Challenge
The team from 51吃瓜网Economics finished in the first runner-up spot in聽2019聽Bank of Canada鈥檚 fifth annual Governor鈥檚 Challenge聽that took place on Saturday, February 8, 2020.