Department of Economics
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Economics News
Student wins PURE award
Charlie Carpenter to explore money illusion
UCalgary Economics department launches new regulatory and competition policy research program
This program will be the first in a Canadian university to focus on the practice and policy of regulation and competition enforcement
Winter Visiting Scholars
The Faculty of Arts welcomes three visiting scholars this winter, contributing to research and teaching in Economics, Psychology and Sociology.
When Robots Become Real
From engineering labs to policy debates, UCalgary experts explore just a few of the ethical and societal questions that emerge when AI systems take physical form.
Dr. Leslie Reid appointed interim dean, Faculty of Arts
A message from Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Sandra Davidson
UCalgary to lead national research partnership to improve Canada’s productivity with historic grant
Federal government invests $6 million over 15 years in Canada’s Productivity Initiative led by economics professor Trevor Tombe
Economics in the Media
In the News Trevor Tombe, Economics, in Winnipeg Free Press
Think tank report on federal government finances a warning Canadians ought not ignore
In the News Trevor Tombe, Economics, in the National Post
Federal deficit could top $100B by 2035, economist warns
In the News Trevor Tombe, Economics, in Bloomberg
The oil shock now rippling through Canada’s economy isn’t going away
In the News Trevor Tombe, Economics, in MLI
The fiscal challenge Canada’s provinces don’t want you to talk about: Trevor Tombe in The Hub
In the News Trevor Tombe, Economics, in CityNews Everywhere
Calgary city council finalizes 2026 property tax rates, calls for provincial support
In the News Trevor Tombe, Economics, in Canada’s National Observer
Big Oil profits as Iran ceasefire offers no relief for businesses and consumers
Faculty of Arts Awards and Celebration of Excellence
Faculty of Arts Awards recognize faculty, staff, postdocs, graduate students and alumni whose work advances research, creativity and community impact across disciplines.
April 28, 2026 | 2 – 4:30 p.m.
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