News blog
Welcome to the Economics news blog. Here, you can find the latest departmental news, stories, and events.
Recent news
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Learning about economics in government and literature: new courses next spring
The Department of Economics is introducing two new ECON courses: ECON 104 Economics and Government, and ECON 182 – Economics in Literature. read more
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In Memoriam: Meiyu Li
In accordance with Meiyu's wishes to help her fellow SFU students, funds are being raised for international economics students in Meiyu's memory. If you would like to make a donation, please find information here. read more
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Economics PhD student Thomas Vigié wins FASS Employee Achievement Award
The Department of Economics is pleased to congratulate economics PhD student, Thomas Vigié, on being the recipient of the 2018 FASS Employee Achievement Award in the TA or TM category. read more
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Department of Economics receives FASS Employee Achievement award
The Department of Economics is proud to announce that it has received the 2018 FASS Employee Achievement Award in the Team category. read more
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Fall 2018 Convocation: Graduate Awards
Congratulations to this year's graduate award winners! The Department of Economics is pleased to recognize these award winners at the post-convocation reception. read more
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SFU economics professor Dr. Jasmina Arifovic receives Dean’s Medal for Academic Excellence for 2018
The Department of Economics is delighted to announce that SFU economics professor, Jasmina Arifovic, is one of the recipients of this year’s Dean’s Medal for Academic Excellence. read more
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SFU economics professor Richard Harris has retired
The Department of Economics is honoured to congratulate professor Richard Harris on his recent retirement. read more
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Addressing poverty and inequality: new ECON 182 course this fall
Addressing poverty and inequality: new ECON 182 course this fall read more
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SFU economics welcomes new faculty member Kevin Schnepel
It is with pleasure that the Department of Economics welcomes our new faculty member, Dr. Kevin Schnepel. read more
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SFU economics professor Doug Allen receives 2018 FASS Cormack Teaching Award
It is with pleasure that we congratulate SFU Economics professor Doug Allen on being awarded the 2018 FASS Cormack Teaching Award. read more
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