• Research

Research in Economics

The Department of Economics at Simon Fraser University is one of the top economics departments in Canada, and ranks highly in the country for research productivity. Our researchers work on the leading edge of economics research and they specialize in a variety of impactful and interesting subjects across the field of economics.

Experimental Economics Lab

Participate in an economics experiment—you will be paid based on the decisions you make and for your participation. No knowledge of economics is necessary. 

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Seminars and Lectures

We believe in fostering a rich and vibrant research culture — Throughout the year, faculty and leading international researchers are invited to share their work and foster discussions as part of our series of seminars/lectures. 

UPCOMING SEMINARS

Working Paper Series

One way to view some of our faculty's up-and-coming work is through working papers, which are preliminary papers that are released to share ideas and elicit feedback before submission to an academic journal.

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Research Podcast

Learn more about some of the research that takes place at SFU Economics! Listen as our graduate students and award-winning faculty members discuss their research and their take on economics topics. 

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