Department of Economics

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Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Seminars

Virtual Graduate Program Information Session

November 12^th

2pm-3pm AST

Funding for graduate students

The Department offers funding in the form of scholarships, teaching assistantships, and research assistantships. All those who apply by January 31 are automatically considered for funding.

Learn more about graduate programs.

Alasdair Sinclair Memorial Fund Established

Donations may be made to the Alasdair Sinclair Memorial Fund in the Department of Economics at Dalhousie University either online at giving.dal.ca/Sinclair or by calling the Office of Advancement at 902-494-6970.

Christian Marfels Memorial Graduate Bursary in Economics Established

Donations may be made to the Christian Marfels Memorial Graduate Bursary in the Department of Economics at Dalhousie University either online at giving.dal.ca/Marfels or by calling the Office of Advancement at 902-494-6970.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Professors in the Department of Economics are advancing knowledge in the field of economics. Take a look at the latest papers.

Go beyond the classroom

Economics programs at Dal will take you beyond the classroom. Check out a wide variety of co-op, exchange and summer programs that will expand your learning.

DAL Economics in the Media

SailGP race has Halifax hotel rooms selling out at premium prices. Professor Álvaro Parra in The Chronicle Herald.
Professor Talan İşcan spoke to Acadia Broadcasting about the Nova Scotia premier’s decision to reverse some of the province’s recent budget cuts.
What will happen to Nova Scotians if Iran war continues? Economics professor Talan İşcan in The Chronicle Herald.
Professor Lars Osberg in Global News about plans of Halifax to increase property tax by 10.5%.
Here's how much money you needed to make to be among Nova Scotia's top earners: Professor Lars Osberg in CBS News.
Read more here.

Study abroad

Canadian students can connect with Chinese exchange students, in and out of the classroom. Learn more about exchange opportunities with two Chinese universities.

Faculty and research

At Dalhousie University, not only do students learn from the best, they can also work with them. Explore research areas in the Department of Economics.

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