Playing computer games helps improve math scores, but only for boys
Daily play of multiplayer online games lifts math test scores for teenagers, but only for boys, widening the gender gap among male and female teens, new research from economist Nicole Fortin has found.
Nicole Fortin Wins Prestigious Killam Research Award
Award acknowledges ground-breaking research and outstanding contributions to economics research and academia. More…
Why Gender Still Matters in Business and Society
Groundbreaking VSE research is revealing how gender continues to be a key factor in economic status and business performance. From work and educational opportunities to executive boardroom decisions, gender remains more influential than we may think. Learn more…
Nicole Fortin Receives Mike McCracken Award for Economic Statistics
Award recognizes theoretical and applied contributions to the development or use of economic statistics in Canada. Details…
2015 World Happiness Report Launches
VSE faculty contribute to groundbreaking research; changing the way governments approach policy decisions for societal well-being. How happy is your country? Learn more…
Understanding Canada’s Economy
Wage inequality, technical change, taxes, gender gap, unions, globalization… what’s Canada’s perspective? We offer thought-provoking research and policy options, based on facts.