The Department of Economics, University of Toronto

The Master of Financial Economics (MFE) at the University of Toronto is now accepting applications for our summer 2027 intake! Did you miss the in-person open house? Come to the virtual event on Thurs, 3 Nov at 5PM. forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

Mohammad Seyedsalehi is part of the new energy focused on climate & energy economics at @utoronto.ca. His new paper presents an evidence-based tale of how policies to protect the planet can result in higher emissions. #EconJobMarket2026 #EconTwitter newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/the-collabor...

Yanzun Yang’s research provides the facts behind the immigration stories Canadians grow up hearing. Her results quantify the role of bad timing, difficult beginnings, & hopeful recovery for newcomers who arrive during economic recessions. #EconSky newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/lessons-of-r...

@EconUofT raised $3009.10 for the @TorontoRun. $635 is thanks to the efforts of @NewCollegeUofT's Saya Alvares. @NazaninKhazra & team were assisted by Chief Wellness Officer, Salmon Khazra-Farhoodi (centre, front). newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/team-econuof...

Big news! 📰 #UofT Libraries now offers FREE digital access to the @theglobeandmail.com and @nytimes.com for current U of T students, faculty, librarians and staff. News, podcasts, recipes, crosswords and more... all at your fingertips! 🔗Learn more & register: uoft.me/UTLnewsaccess

Mashiat Abonty didn't go back to school in September. Instead, she started her internship at Presto Phoenix, Inc. Canada as a Data Analyst intern. See the link to read about what she's been learning in the working world. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/the-first-jo... #AI #FoodService #DriveThru

While AI forces everyone to examine the future of teaching & learning, economics student William Hsu decided to use the tech to create a game to support Python learners. Click to read more about why he did it. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/economics-un... #GameDev #LearningwithAI #TeachingwithAI

Are you exploring internship opportunities to compliment your academic studies? Register for the 2nd Second Year Session, Independent Internships on 14 October from 3 to 5 PM in the lounge at Max Gluskin House (150 St. George St.). forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

#UofT alumna Anne Carson has won the 2026 #NobelPrize in Literature for “her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature." #UofTAlumni 🏆 uoft.me/np26

One season. Many conversations. Introducing “Conversations in Computing.” On Oct. 22, Bruce Schneier presents “Hacking AI,” exploring how AI can exploit vulnerabilities across economic, political and social systems. With @vectorinstitute.ai & @torontosri.bsky.social Register: bit.ly/cic-oct-22

Pushing a stroller? You can run for the cure. Using a mobility device? You can run for the cure. Got decent runners, but really only walk 1km? You can run for the cure. Need to bring the dog or even the cat on a leash? #EconUofT will take you & the cat. support.cancer.ca/site/TR/Runf...

It’s time to register for the 2nd Second Year Session, Independent Internships on 14 October from 3 to 5 PM in the lounge at Max Gluskin House (150 St. George St.). newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/register-for...

Is it better to congratulate Wenhui Xu, Renato Zimmermann and Anthony McCanny for winning the Excellence in Teaching Economics by a TA Awards, or to congratulate their students for their excellent nominations game? newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/2026-winners...

REMINDER: Undergrads in 2nd year & above! The first 2nd year session featuring Olga Denislamova as moderator, and panelists Tyler Paul, Jenn Murdock and Ajaz Hussain is tomorrow at Max Gluskin House. Sign up today so we order enough pizza! newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/register-now...

📢 Our new VoxDevLit on Agricultural Policies for Growth is out now! In this VoxDevLit, Senior Editors Tasso Adamopoulos (York University) & Diego Restuccia (@econuoft.bsky.social) review agricultural policies for growth. Read & download here: voxdev.org/voxdevlit/ag...

The first Second Year Session is scheduled for 23 Sept at 3PM at Max Gluskin House. Professor Olga Denislamova has assembled a panel of profs to help undergrads succeed in second year (and later) economics courses. Tor learn more and register visit: newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/register-now...

What does a first job look like after completing an MA in Economics at @utoronto.ca ?Three recent alumni at Charles River Associates shared their experiences. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/on-the-job-w...

It's World Suicide Prevention Day. The launch of 9-8-8 was what Niketana Kannan calls "a good first step in the right direction." In their new working paper, Kannan and her co-authors outline what the next steps might look like. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/ending-the-h... #suicideprevention

The Economics Study Centre (ESC) is in room 110 of Max Gluskin House, or EconHQ, at 150 St. George St. It opens next week, Monday to Thursday from 12 to 6PM. If you know new undergrads, make sure they know about the ESC!

When women report intimate partner violence (IPV), good things happen. In a new study, PhD candidate Harrison Chang et al learned that reporting improves the labour market outcomes & mental health of those who have experienced IPV. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/research-ale...

Congratulations Lily Jiang! The Econ Major affiliated with @ustmikes.bsky.social won the Finances of the Nation Infographic Competition for illustrating how tariffs are affecting Canadian consumers. #tariffs #economicresearch #financialrealities newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/lily-jiang-w...

In 2024, the MA in Economics program started offering 5 optional program emphases: Economic Sustainability, Economic Policy and Welfare Analysis, Economic Data Analytics, Finance, Money, Banking, and Research. Here’s the guide to all the options. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/navigating-t...

Victor Poulin-Therrien (pictured far left) had the opportunity to do independent research in the MA in Economics program. It was preparation for the PhD program he always hoped to join. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/pursuing-ind...

Allison Knee worked with her MA in Economics cohort colleague Angel Gonzales to do research to inform policy and workplace decisions. That kind of collaboration was central to her enjoyment of the program and her decision to study law. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/an-emphasis-...

Ontarians were advised to stay indoors due to wildfire smoke, JeffreySun, a climate economist and Assistant Professor of Economics at @utoronto.ca was trying to get the word out about the connection between timber harvests & fire prevention. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/want-to-redu...

@ArnavBandekar started the Economic Stability emphasis of the MA in Economics program with questions to answer about environmental claims. Read more about his journey. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/from-economi...

When faculty at Canada's universities unionized, the salaries of the lowest paid professors increased 12%. The team who conducted the study include Professors Michael Baker and @KoryKroft. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/uoft-economi...

Since 2024, students in the MA in Economics program have been able to add an emphasis to their degrees. The emphases are optional and not all students complete one. Minh Thai Duong didn't! He's now an alumnus working at his dream job. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/exploration-...

Congratulations @diegorestuccia.bsky.social, winner of the 2026 John Rae Prize at the @canadianeconoassoc.bsky.social annual conference. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/diego-restuc...

Congratulations to Jacob Tsimerman, who is spotlighted in ‘Be Giant’ as a leading contender for the 2026 Fields Medal. The feature highlights his passion for collaboration that helped solve one of mathematics’ most challenging problems. Learn more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/media-b...

He's staying! The Department of Economics at @artsci.utoronto.ca is pleased to announce that Christian Spielmann has been appointed Professor of Economics. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/new-faces-20...

Our dept at @utoronto.ca started in 1983. Earlier studies in economics began at the Dept of Political Economy and were based on how it was taught at the University of Glasgow in the 1880s. @rpwolthoff.bsky.social created a tool to track our history. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/introducing-...

Congratulations to Professor Courtney Ward!

The last time Amedeo Cunsolo visited the Department, it was to pick up the Noah Metz Award for Labour Economics. Now? He's returning to the University of Toronto to pilot Cadentia, a language learning support tool. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/economics-al...

Congratulations to Professor @petermorrow.bsky.social and co-author Brian Kovak. The pair won the Purvis Prize at the recent @canadianeconoassoc.bsky.social's annual conference. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/morrow-and-k...

#UofTGrad26: After finding an interest in economics and public policy during the COVID-19 lockdown, Eli Easton shares his practical advice for incoming @utoronto.ca students. Read more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/innis-c...

Grad school or the workforce? What's the most important lesson from your #UofT years? What do you want to say to your friends before leaving? We put these big questions & a few more to five graduates from the Class of 2026 — here's what they had to say. 🤔 #UofTGrad26

#UofTArtSci grads, convocation season has started 🎉 Show off your special moments by using #UofTGrad26 on your posts! And be sure to join A&S on LinkedIn to stay in touch with your alumni community: bit.ly/3S5znNH

🌍 ICYMI: Our latest alumni spotlight highlights Adrian K. Yee, Zhixiang Cheng, and Jan Hua-Henning, now working at leading institutions across Asia. Their journeys reflect the global reach of IHPST and the value of interdisciplinary scholarship across borders ihpst.utoronto.ca/news/ihpst-a...

Congratulations @amer5.bsky.social! Last month the PhD candidate won the @cleforum.bsky.social Best Paper Prize. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/abdelrahman-...

Representing the MFE program class of 2026 is Paul Bates. The graduand represents the commitment every student makes to the program. Paul's journey was one that involved not just intellectual exploration, but constant movement between cities. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/specializing...

What happens after convocation? Most students don't know exactly what is next. Diya Chandna is among them, but she's approaching her job search with sense and positivity at the fore. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/embracing-po...

Congratulations Jonathan Brasseur. The PhD student was awarded an FRQ Doctoral Research Scholarship. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/brasseur-awa...

Did you miss Professor Michelle Alexopoulos' webcast on the evolution of AI and its potential effects on jobs, productivity and economic growth? Here's the recording. www.bankofcanada.ca/multimedia/s...

Congratulations Zhenqi Chen! The @ustmikes.bsky.social student discovered a love for economics research that saw him change programs and direction. After his convocation next month, he has to decide which continent he wants to attend grad school on! newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/discovering-...

That's a wrap! The 6th Annual Tech Econference was this morning. The best in undergraduate economics research was presented and celebrated. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/proceedings-...

Graduating this Spring? Be sure to RSVP for convocation, rent or buy academic regalia and order guest tickets before May 11. Learn more: https://www.registrar.utoronto.ca/convocation/graduating-students/

Convocation season is time to recognize every member of our academic community is part of a family, a home community, a circle of friends. When Alexis Lu visits Convocation Hall, he'll represent degree completion as the collective achievement it is. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/the-good-gra...

CORRECTION: On 29 April, the Dept of Economics reported that Adrian Schroeder had been nominated for a TATP Award of Excellence. On 1 May, we learned he has, in fact, won the award. No one has apologized for withholding the upgrade of good news to better news for Monday.

Congratulations Adrian Schroeder. He has been short-listed for a TATP Teaching Award of Excellence. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/adrian-schro...