Economics
Welcome
Welcome to the Department of Economics! We have a large undergraduate program offering economics majors, Honors in Economics. We also have a strong graduate program, offering two Masters' and a Ph.D. program. We offer a wide breadth of , so you are sure to find something that interests you. Our internationally diverse faculty is dedicated to teaching and has one of the country's strongest research records.
Programs + Research
Undergraduate Programs
Economics students learn about models that study how the world works, from individual decisions to the forces that shape countries. An undergraduate degree in Economics provides a comprehensive background for understanding economic models along with strong skills in data analysis. Either through BA Major in Economics, or BA Honors in Economics, graduates move on to careers such as finance, banking, policy analysis, law, data science, among many other opportunities.
Graduate Programs
The MA Economics, MA Economics with a Specialization in Finance, and PhD programs prepare graduates for employment in the private or public sector. Students receive training in economic theory, econometrics, as well as a variety of policy-oriented and data-intensive electives.
Research
Our mission is to advance and share knowledge in economics to help solve today’s most pressing challenges. Our faculty are engaged in research and teaching across several fields, including Energy and Environmental Economics, International Development and Trade, Labour Economics, Industrial Organization, and Macroeconomics.
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7 Times
Our undergraduate team has been a finalist in the Bank of Canada Governor's Challenge seven times, winning twice.
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MA Graduates
Our MA graduates work in government, finance, research, and non-profits.
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31 + 15
The department has 31 Faculty members who work in 15 fields of research
october 16, 2025, 4:00 -7:00 p.m.
energy and policy seminar: an inquiry into U.S. tariffs
The Alberta Enterprise Club will be hosting an Energy and Policy Seminar on the impact of US tariffs on Canada on October 16th from 4:00PM-6:00PM in the Carruthers Student Commons in the Alberta School of Business. Join 海角社区 Professors Joanna Harrington and Andrew Leach and University of Calgary Professor Trevor Tombe for this engaging conversation.
october 29, 2025, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Calgary Lecture Series: Trades, Tariffs, and the Vulnerability of the Economy
Join Chetan Dave, Economics Professor at the 海角社区, as he breaks down how trade, tariffs, and everyday decisions can shape the economy in powerful ways. Learn why some economies thrive while others stumble, and what this means for the future of jobs, prices, and global stability—all in an engaging talk designed for curious minds, no economics background needed. Learn more »
News + Events
Emilie Jackson, Michigan State University
Micro Seminar: Effects of Unemployment Insurance for Self-Employed and Marginally-Attached Workers
8-22 Tory Building, October 10, 2025, 3:00 p.m.
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