The Economics Department at UBC consistently ranks as one of the top 25 research departments in the world, and the top department in Canada. We are proud of our established tradition of research excellence, high quality graduate and undergraduate education, and community engagement, especially in the area of economic policy.
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It is with great sadness that we report that Gideon Rosenbluth passed away in August of this year. Gideon was a highly respected member of this department, the Canadian economics community and, more broadly, of the larger community of economists around the world
2012 Recruiting
The Department of Economics invites applications for two tenure-stream professorial positions to start in July 2012. Please see our website for further information and for instructions on how to apply.
Department Newsletter now available
Click here to read our inaugural newsletter for alumni and friends of UBC Economics!
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Community Service Learning - ECON 317: Poverty and Inequality
On April 7th, over 65 Economics students, community partners, Faculty of Arts and development staff gathered in Vancouver's downtown eastside to discuss issues of poverty and inequality.
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Hugh Neary wins the 2010/11 Margaret Fulton Award
Congratulations to Hugh Neary who has been awarded the Margaret Fulton Award for his contribution to student development and the university community.
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Kevin Milligan awarded a UBC Killam Research Prize
Congratulations to Kevin Milligan who has just been awarded a Killam Research Prize for his work in the area of public finance.
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