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Featured News

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Vancouver School of Economics receives $1M gift from business leader Dominic Barton

 
Business leader Dominic Barton has donated $1 million to his alma mater, the Vancouver School of Economics at UBC – the largest single gift from an individual in the school’s history.

CIDER announces small grant recipients for 2022

 
The Centre for Innovative Data in Economics Research is pleased to announce the recipients of the eighth round of their small grants competition.

Distinguished economist rejoins UBC from Harvard as VSE Professor

 
Dr. Nathan Nunn taught at UBC before embarking on an illustrious career at Harvard. He is now returning to UBC.
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Seminars

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Andy Garin, UIUC (Labour/Public Seminar)

 
March 21, 2023
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
place IONA 533

Jorge De la Roca, USC (Development / Political Economy Seminar)

 
March 22, 2023
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
place IONA 533

Etienne Wasmer, NYU Abu Dhabi (Macroeconomics Seminar)

 
March 23, 2023
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
place IONA 533
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