The Department of Economics at the University of Toronto is pleased to announce a number of administrative appointments that went into effect on July 1, 2024. [Read more…]
Departmental Matters: Administrative Appointments
Professors Baker and Stewart Appointed to Associate Chair Positions
On July 1, 2024, Professors Colin Steward and Michael Baker will assume the positions of Associate Chair of Graduate Programs and Associate Chair of Undergraduate Programs, respectively.
In-coming Associate Chair of Undergraduate Programs, Professor Baker also serves as Canada Research Chair in Economics and Public Policy. He and his colleagues recently won the Douglas Purvis Memorial Prize for their examination of how the introduction of the Canada Child Benefit has affected rates of child poverty. He is a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research. Professor Baker earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto, his M.A. from York University and his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan.
International Day of Happiness Coming to Max Gluskin House
Be prepared to smile. The Front Desk of Happiness is coming to the Department of Economics. March 20th is the International Day of Happiness and Adriano Macedo, the events and office assistant with the department, has been studying the ups and downs of happiness and how to create it. He recently earned a certification in the Science of Well-being.
“By embracing the principles of happiness and well-being,” Macedo believes, “we align ourselves with a global movement towards creating happier and more positive environments.” [Read more…]
Register for the Malim Harding Lecture 2024
Click and register today to attend the C. Malim Harding Lecture in Political Economy 2024 by Professor Suzanne Mettler on March 21, 2024 from 3-5 pm.
“Polarizing by Place: How the U.S. Rural-Urban Divide Emerged and Why It Threatens Democracy,” is the topic to be addressed by Professor Mettler, the John L. Senior Professor of American Institutions. [Read more…]
A Motivational Message from Tamar Mamourian
Tamar Mamourian’s term as Grants Officer at the Department of Economics came to an end on February 15, 2024. On her last day, she shared some advice and a motivational message with Adriano Macedo.