Economics U of T

📢 Pre-Doctoral Research Assistant – NBER (Political Economy & Development) The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) @nberpubs is hiring a full-time Pre-Doctoral Research Assistant to work with leading economists on projects in political economy, development, and economic history. Duration: 10 months (+ possible extension) Salary: $60,000/year Applications: Rolling (until filled) Read more here: theeconomicmisfit.com/2026/03/20/pre…

Ralph Ossa come to Toronto to deliver the Berkowitz lecture on March 12. He told us why the WTO is more relevant than ever in an era of unpredictable tariffs and other trade uncertainties. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/former-wto-chi… #InternationalTrade #WTO

See this Instagram post by @crrs.uoft instagram.com/p/DWB0MxwD2Lu/…

@ABmrJutt Perhaps the words "statutory rape," while accurate, are not used often enough?

40% of teen pregnancies in 15 y/o girls involve a fathering man who is 20-29. It is never lost on me that the conversations surrounding teen pregnancy are always about the promiscuity of teenage girls and not the violence of older men.

From the factors affecting food security to the world’s happiest countries, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media. This week's round-up: bit.ly/47O3Hl5

What does Backpacks to Briefcases inspire students to think about as they prepare to enter the workforce? Student Aurora Yan shared what she learned from the panelists with the Department of Economics. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/backpacks-to-b…

Big announcement! Victoria University appoints Steve Paikin as Chancellor. The award-winning journalist and Vic alumnus begins a three-year term July 1. Best known as the longtime host of The Agenda on @tvo and election debate moderator. Details: vicu.utoronto.ca/news/steve-pai… #ONPoli

There's more to university than a degree. Ten #UofT students discuss what higher education truly offers: the chance to pursue what you love, learn from setbacks, build networks and develop as a person. Read their full conversation at uoft.me/learning-to-th…

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Submit your papers on housing and come see us in Frankfurt in summer 👇🏾

Attention #ClimateEconomists & students of #ClimateEconomics! Drs. Amy Janzwook and Do Minh are coming to @UofT on Friday, 27 March at 3PM in the Max Gluskin House Lounge. See the newsletter to register. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/meet-authors-d…

My colleagues at MIT Sloan and I are hiring predoctoral researcher(s) to work with us - link to application here! apply.interfolio.com/183054 A core goal is to help prepare you for future success in PhD programs / independent research--we'll work together to develop your skills

Last week, the department celebrated the Undergraduate Awards of Excellence in Economics. It was a ceremony that reminded everyone that students are the heart of @UofT and have been for the past 199 years. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/undergraduate-…

#UofT researcher Jeffrey Hicks awarded Polanyi Prize in Economic Science ➡️ uoft.me/cev

Carbon inequality is the idea that wealthy households are responsible for a disproportionate share of emissions and climate change. Read @econuoft PhD candidate Tasnia Hussain’s job market paper Optimal Carbon Policy under Carbon Inequality to learn more. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/from-taylors-j…

Why collectivisation in Vietnam still holds back agricultural productivity decades later Stephen Ayerst (@IMFNews), Loren Brandt (@econuoft) & @DiegoRestuccia discussed how institutional barriers discourage farmers from investing in productivity: voxdev.org/topic/agricult…

🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨 Want hands-on experience in cutting-edge economic research? We have several Research Assistant positions open. Excellent prep for a PhD or research career. More info on each position: su.se/english/divisi…

Professor Ralph Ossa, former Chief Economist of the WTO will deliver the Berkowitz Lecture on 12 March 2026, 6:30PM at Trinity College's Seeley Hall. Registration information: newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/wp-content/upl…

🆕 Why collectivisation in Vietnam still holds back agricultural productivity decades later Stephen Ayerst (@IMFNews), Loren Brandt (@econuoft) & @DiegoRestuccia discuss how institutional barriers discourage farmers from investing in productivity: voxdev.org/topic/agricult…

From the identification of a new galaxy to Canada’s trade relations with Asia, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media. This week's round-up: bit.ly/40lnhkN