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POLICY. DECISION. ANALYSIS.
Welcome to the Department of Economics
Economics is a behavioural science that studies the conditions under which individuals provide the best possible satisfaction of their needs.
Everybody thinks of and deals with economics whether they are aware of it or not. It concerns everybody and everything, transcending time and space, and is at the core of our civilization and human existence. It is a means of looking at all human interaction, regardless of culture, race or gender. As an economics student, you will gain a deep understanding of the decision-making process at the individual, firm or government level. You will learn how unhampered market processes lead to efficient production of goods and services, and the effects of interfering with these processes. An education in economics prepares you for a wide variety of jobs and serves as an excellent foundation from which to pursue law school or other advanced degree work. Employment possibilities range from policy-oriented work with private firms, foundations or trade associations to technically-oriented work with public sector agencies or private firms.
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Department Highlights
Seminar Series #1 Guest Speaker
Josh Andrus is the Executive Director of Project Confederation, a public policy think tank founded in 2019, aimed at improving discourse across Canada to address political and economic issues within the Confederation. He is a fourth-generation Albertan from Drumheller and holds a Bachelor of Arts (2019) from the University of Lethbridge, majoring in Economics and minoring in Political Science.
This talk will take place on Friday, October 18, 2024 in Room SA6012 (Science Building)
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
All are welcome to attend.
How one ULethbridge alumnus' painful past sparked a new business and brighter future
Economics Scholarships & Awards
Specific economics scholarships and awards include:
Arthur J.E. Child Award in Economics: one award of $10,000 or two awards of $5,000 for continuing economics majors. Students must apply by May 1 through the Scholarships and Student Finance Office.
Trevor J.O. Dick Economic Memorial Scholarship: one award of $500 to a graduating economics major who has been accepted to a graduate program in economics. Winner is nominated by the Department of Economics.
Dr. Pascal Ghazalian, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Economics
Dr. Pascal Ghazalian has been with ULethbridge for 16 years after completing his post-secondary education at institutions around the world.
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Shining Student Layton VandeStroet
Layton VandeStroet's academic journey at the University of Lethbridge has been marked by impactful experiential learning, engaging in independent studies on topics ranging from toxic alkaloids in grain feed to E. coli …
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ULethbridge offers pathway to degree in Canadian Law at Australia's Bond University
If you're looking for a legal career, have a desire to enter the workplace as quickly as possible, and studying in a tropical setting appeals to you, check out the new dual degree program, offered …
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