To
design efficient and equitable government policy
To
gain a financially rewarding and satisfying career and
Last,
but not least, because economics is fun, challenging and useful for understanding
the complex world in which we live.
Senate Chambers 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Jan 8 Dr. Coll Thrush
Jan 22 Dr. Ajit Dayanandan
Feb 5 Dr. Benjamim Isset
Feb 26 Dr. Emily Spencer
Mar 5 Prof. Bruce Alexander
Mar 19 Prof. William Rees
Dr Coll Thrush, Dept of History, UBC
Topic: Indigenous Histories from an Empire's Centre: Notes toward an Aboriginal History of London.
Graduate
Research Assistantship
Project:
Globalizing Northern British Columbia
Great
opportunity for a Master’s student interested in the dynamics of globalization in
a northern region including topics such as: the impact on labor policy and
patterns; the variety of local government responses; provincial government
strategies, including the Asia Pacific gateway; Asian investment; and First
Nations’ development strategies.
The
research assistantship, worth $20,000 over two years, is funded by SSHRC and tenable
at the University of Northern British Columbia.
You
will work on the project with five faculty members from UNBC from the Economics
and Political Science departments. As well as being part of the research team,
you will also have the opportunity to define your own thesis topic within the
broader project.
The
research assistantship is open to any student applying for entry into the M.A.
Development Economics, M.A. International Studies or M.A, Political Science
programs. Details and application procedures for these programs can be found at
http://www.unbc.ca/programs/masters.html.
The application deadline is February 15, 2010.
For
more details on the project or any other questions, please contact Professor
Paul Bowles, email: paul@unbc.ca
Peter Walgren, Recipient of Certificate of Academic Award 2009
Economics as a
discipline examines the allocation of resources to improve society’s well-being
and thus, compares the benefits of one choice or decision over another. Economics is concerned with what is produced (planes
or healthcare)?, how goods are produced (craftsmen or computerized production
line)? And who “consumes” these goods and services?
Economics is
central to understanding
many contemporary issues and questions such as what
are the impacts of the carbon tax? How
can the health care system be efficiently and equitably reformed? Why
is inequality rising? Should water services be privatized? What is
the best portfolio choice to maximize my investment? Are market
bubbles – large price fluctuations
in such things as stock prices, housing, and commodities – more common
than
before? Why? Can they be predicted and prevented? Should they be?”
The Economics
Program at UNBC provides a well-balanced training in concepts and methods and a
unique focus on how the economy interacts with the wider social, business, environmental
and international issues.
Faculty members in the Economics
Program have a wide variety of research interests and are engaged in
cutting-edge theoretical advances and policy development in Canada, as well as other countries. Members of the Economics
Program have received research grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities
Research Council of Canada, the International Development Research Centre,
Human Resources Development Canada, Status of Women Canada, and BC Centre of
Excellence for Women’s Health. Faculty
members have also provided consulting services to the World Bank, and the
Northern Development Commission.
Current research questions of faculty members include:
How
does Canada’s
temporary foreign worker program compare to those of industrialized
countries?
The faculty members in the Economics Program are excellent
teachers and committed to providing students with an active learning and
inclusive environment, up-to-date material, and to developing knowledge of
contemporary issues and practical thinking skills.
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