Our focus is on Applied Economics - the application of modern economic theories and advanced empirical techniques to issues in public policy and business. The predominant research area in the department is Public Economic Policy, including health, natural resources, environment, labour, industrial organization, public finance and other topics in applied microeconomics.
Faculty in the Department of Economics hold research grants from granting agencies, such as SSHRC, as well as from industry.
Please refer to the Economics website for information on individual faculty members.