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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It’s time to register for the 2nd Second Year Session, Independent Internships on 14 October from 3 to 5 PM in the lounge at Max Gluskin House (150 St. George St.). newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/register-for...

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Is it better to congratulate Wenhui Xu, Renato Zimmermann and Anthony McCanny for winning the Excellence in Teaching Economics by a TA Awards, or to congratulate their students for their excellent nominations game? newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/2026-winners...

Portraits of teaching assistants Wenhui Xu, Renato Zimmermann and Anthony McCanny.

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

REMINDER: Undergrads in 2nd year & above! The first 2nd year session featuring Olga Denislamova as moderator, and panelists Tyler Paul, Jenn Murdock and Ajaz Hussain is tomorrow at Max Gluskin House. Sign up today so we order enough pizza! newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/register-now...

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The first Second Year Session is scheduled for 23 Sept at 3PM at Max Gluskin House. Professor Olga Denislamova has assembled a panel of profs to help undergrads succeed in second year (and later) economics courses. Tor learn more and register visit: newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/register-now...

Title image reading: Welcome back to ECON. The first ever second year session is 23 September, 3PM at Max Gluskin House. The image is a comic of students listening to ta presentation.

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

What does a first job look like after completing an MA in Economics at @utoronto.ca ?Three recent alumni at Charles River Associates shared their experiences. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/on-the-job-w...

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

It's World Suicide Prevention Day. The launch of 9-8-8 was what Niketana Kannan calls "a good first step in the right direction." In their new working paper, Kannan and her co-authors outline what the next steps might look like. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/ending-the-h... #suicideprevention

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The Economics Study Centre (ESC) is in room 110 of Max Gluskin House, or EconHQ, at 150 St. George St. It opens next week, Monday to Thursday from 12 to 6PM. If you know new undergrads, make sure they know about the ESC!

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

When women report intimate partner violence (IPV), good things happen. In a new study, PhD candidate Harrison Chang et al learned that reporting improves the labour market outcomes & mental health of those who have experienced IPV. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/research-ale...

Portrait of PhD candidate Harrison Chang

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Congratulations Lily Jiang! The Econ Major affiliated with @ustmikes.bsky.social won the Finances of the Nation Infographic Competition for illustrating how tariffs are affecting Canadian consumers. #tariffs #economicresearch #financialrealities newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/lily-jiang-w...

Portrait of UofT Economics Major Lily Jiang

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

In 2024, the MA in Economics program started offering 5 optional program emphases: Economic Sustainability, Economic Policy and Welfare Analysis, Economic Data Analytics, Finance, Money, Banking, and Research. Here’s the guide to all the options. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/navigating-t...

Title: Your MA in Economics: Exploration or Emphasis with portraits of recent alumni featured in the article.

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Victor Poulin-Therrien (pictured far left) had the opportunity to do independent research in the MA in Economics program. It was preparation for the PhD program he always hoped to join. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/pursuing-ind...

Portrait of the UofT World Econometric Game team: Victor, Minh Thai, Maria Jose, and Anthony.

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Allison Knee worked with her MA in Economics cohort colleague Angel Gonzales to do research to inform policy and workplace decisions. That kind of collaboration was central to her enjoyment of the program and her decision to study law. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/an-emphasis-...

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Ontarians were advised to stay indoors due to wildfire smoke, JeffreySun, a climate economist and Assistant Professor of Economics at @utoronto.ca was trying to get the word out about the connection between timber harvests & fire prevention. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/want-to-redu...

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

@ArnavBandekar started the Economic Stability emphasis of the MA in Economics program with questions to answer about environmental claims. Read more about his journey. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/from-economi...

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

When faculty at Canada's universities unionized, the salaries of the lowest paid professors increased 12%. The team who conducted the study include Professors Michael Baker and @KoryKroft. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/uoft-economi...

A title box including portraits of Professors Michael Baker and Kory Kroft.

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Since 2024, students in the MA in Economics program have been able to add an emphasis to their degrees. The emphases are optional and not all students complete one. Minh Thai Duong didn't! He's now an alumnus working at his dream job. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/exploration-...

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

The last time Amedeo Cunsolo visited the Department, it was to pick up the Noah Metz Award for Labour Economics. Now? He's returning to the University of Toronto to pilot Cadentia, a language learning support tool. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/economics-al...

Portrait of alumnus Amedeo Cunsolo and Professor Jennifer Murdock at the 2024 Undergraduate Awards of Excellence in Economics

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Congratulations to Professor @petermorrow.bsky.social and co-author Brian Kovak. The pair won the Purvis Prize at the recent @canadianeconoassoc.bsky.social's annual conference. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/morrow-and-k...

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Congratulations @amer5.bsky.social! Last month the PhD candidate won the @cleforum.bsky.social Best Paper Prize. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/abdelrahman-...

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Representing the MFE program class of 2026 is Paul Bates. The graduand represents the commitment every student makes to the program. Paul's journey was one that involved not just intellectual exploration, but constant movement between cities. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/specializing...

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

What happens after convocation? Most students don't know exactly what is next. Diya Chandna is among them, but she's approaching her job search with sense and positivity at the fore. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/embracing-po...

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Did you miss Professor Michelle Alexopoulos' webcast on the evolution of AI and its potential effects on jobs, productivity and economic growth? Here's the recording. www.bankofcanada.ca/multimedia/s...

Portrait of Professor Michelle Alexopoulos.

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Congratulations Zhenqi Chen! The @ustmikes.bsky.social student discovered a love for economics research that saw him change programs and direction. After his convocation next month, he has to decide which continent he wants to attend grad school on! newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/discovering-...

Portrait of UofT Economics' student Zhengqi Chen.

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Convocation season is time to recognize every member of our academic community is part of a family, a home community, a circle of friends. When Alexis Lu visits Convocation Hall, he'll represent degree completion as the collective achievement it is. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/the-good-gra...

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Congratulations Adrian Schroeder. He has been short-listed for a TATP Teaching Award of Excellence. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/adrian-schro...

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

The first Masters in Economics Research Symposium (MERS) was on 10 April. Created by professors Courtney Ward and Nazanin Khazra, the event deployed PhD student mentors to teach the MA students how to present their findings. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/proceedings-...

This is a collage of pictures from MERS 2026. Pictured are Adrian Ongteco, Professor Courtney Ward with Professor Nazanin Khazra, Eghemen Ehiagwina, Alexander Keng, Christine Reeve, Minsoo Kang, Eamon Stocker, Hale Nur Kazacesme

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Congratulations to Tam Le and Anthony McCanny. The two PhD students are sharing the inaugural Second Year Paper Award. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/tam-le-and-a...

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Last week, the department celebrated the Undergraduate Awards of Excellence in Economics. It was the kind of evening that reminds everyone that students are the heart of @utoronto.ca @artsci.utoronto.ca and have been for the past 199 years. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/undergraduat...

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

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/u...

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

REMINDER: Two more sleeps until Backpacks to Briefcases on 26 February at 5:30PM in the Max Gluskin House lounge. Come learn how to put your economics degree to work after convocation from alumni who have done it before you! Yes, there will be pizza.

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Upcoming: 31 Jan is Hug an Economist Day. A hug is when one person envelops another in their arms and applies mild pressure in a soothing manner. Experts say hugs should be 20 seconds long for maximum benefit, but the average is between 5 and 10 seconds. holidaytoday.org/hug-an-econo...

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

The Department of Economics is pleased to welcome Professor Robert Clark to the @utoronto.ca newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/new-faces-20...

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Happy snow day everyone! Due to the campus closure, we have to postpone tonight’s Backpacks to Briefcases event. Please stay tuned for a new time and date.

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

OK, #EconSky. Sean Elliott has your back for the holidays. Dating's hard. Ghosting is real. Red Pill virgin influencers killed romance. But when Grandma wants to know why you're not married yet? Just cite Sean and #BlameHousingCosts. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/for-as-long-...

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Vanya Georgieva is earning a PhD in trade economics so you don't have to. Tariffs, subsidies and other tools that can be weaponized in a trade war are the focus of her research. #InternationalTrade #tariffdebate #EconJobMarket newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/navigating-i...

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

“There’s so much uncertainty nowadays, and the world feels unpredictable,” Quinlan Lee explained. “That means the models economists use need to be much more complex.” newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/using-nonlin... #EconJobMarket #EconomicTheory #EconomicShocks

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Throughout history, racial identity has been a tool elites imposed to make it more difficult for workers to organize and resist. Dan McGee of the Department of Economics has developed a model for examining this divide and conquer strategy. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/talking-abou...

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Reminder: Media training for faculty and PhD students is today from noon to 1:30. Join Josslyn Johnstone and Sara Goddard of @artsci.utoronto.ca press relations for a presentation and Q&A on talking about research for general audiences in the Max Gluskin House Lounge. #EconUofT #EconJobMarket2025

Reminder: #ECONUofT Media training for faculty and PhD students is today from noon to 1:30 in the Max Gluskin House Lounge.

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Postsecondary faculty and staff have their calls to action to reflect upon the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. While all of us acknowledge and mourn the legacy of residential schools, we also consider how we can move forward in a good way.

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Congratulations Professor Emeritus of Economics Martin Osborne whose new book Models in Political Economy was released last week. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/understandin...

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

The Department of Economics, @utoronto.ca is pleased to announce that 12 of its PhD students have been awarded Ontario Graduate Scholarships. Find out more about these scholars and their research interests here: newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/twelve-econo...

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Congratulations to Lawrence Hsu. The second-year economics PhD student at @utoronto.ca won the BTBA best poster award at their annual symposium earlier this month. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/economics-ph...

Picture of economics PhD student Lawrence Hsu with his winning poster at the BTBA annual symposium in early-July 2025.

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Welcome to the @uoft.bsky.social, Assistant Professor Dan McGee. Dan M. joins the Department of Economics following a post doc at @monashuniversity.bsky.social. Read more about his research and approach to teaching newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/new-faces-20...

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Drop in to Econ HQ's Max Gluskin House so we can wish you a sweet Pride Month in person! #UofTPride #EconPride

Three vases full of individually wrapped candies of many colours are flanked by two rainbow cards reading "Love is Love."

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Congratulations to Daniela Draaisma Rodriguez who won the @crdcn.bsky.social Best Graduate Research Poster Award at the network's annual conference. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/draaisma-rod...

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

After four years of bold risk-taking, new grad Elissa Chrapko is taking a gap year to put her economics knowledge to work on her family's agribusiness. It's not a break, exactly. It's more of a side quest. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/taking-bold-...

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Jessie Schwalb applies what she learned in the econ classrooms to real life and real policy. Read more about what this #UofTGrad25 is doing with her degree. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/real-world-e...

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

EVENT UPDATE: To meet demand, there will be a livestream of Shockwaves in Global Trade: UofT Faculty on US Tariffs & Canada's Future next Tuesday from 6 to 8PM. See the link for registration details. #uoftartsci #tariffs #tradewar newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/event-shockw...

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Everyone's invited to "Shockwaves in Global Trade: US Tariffs & Canada's Future" on 29 April. Organized by @jmondria.bsky.social, the discussion features @petermorrow.bsky.social, @joesteinberg.bsky.social, @markya.bsky.social, Shari Eli & Margarida Duarte. www.eventbrite.ca/e/shockwaves... #EconSky

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The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Professor Oreopoulos was on @causalinf.bsky.social's MixTape Podcast to discuss how education policies and interventions affect outcomes for students and workers. causalinf.substack.com/p/s4e20-phil... #EconomicsOfEducation #LabourEconomics #CausalInference

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