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Congratulations to Professor Isabelle Salle on her appointment to the Canada Research Chair in Macroeconomics!

The Faculty of Social Sciences is proud to announce the appointment of Professor Isabelle Salle to the Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Macroeconomics. This prestigious distinction recognizes the excellence of her research and her commitment to improving public understanding of macroeconomic policies.As Chairholder, Professor Salle and her team are asse...
The Faculty of Social Sciences is proud to announce the appointment of Professor Isabelle Salle to the Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Macroeconomics. This prestigious distinction recognizes the excellence of her research and her commitment to improving ...

June 18, 2024
Mame Fatou Ndiaye
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Celebrating Achievement: Mame Fatou Mbacké Ndiaye Named Class President

We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mame Fatou Mbacké Ndiaye, who recently graduated as one of three class presidents in International Economics and Development. Based in Senegal, Mame pursued her studies online throughout the pandemic and emerged as a leader and inspiration within our academic community.
We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mame Fatou Mbacké Ndiaye, who recently graduated as one of three class presidents in International Economics and Development. Based in Senegal, Mame pursued her studies online throughout the pandemic and emerged as a leader and inspiration w...

May 7, 2024
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Economics

2023 recognition award: Hubert Marleau

It is with great pleasure that the Faculty of Social Sciences awarded the 2023 Recognition Award to Hubert Marleau. This award is given to a friend of the Faculty who demonstrates leadership by contributing to the reputation of the faculty and has positively impacted the student experience through their actions and dedication.
It is with great pleasure that the Faculty of Social Sciences awarded the 2023 Recognition Award to Hubert Marleau. This award is given to a friend of the Faculty who demonstrates leadership by contributing to the reputation of the faculty and has positively impacted the student experience through t...

April 2, 2024
uOttawa Economics team at Bank of Canada Governor’s Challenge
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University of Ottawa Team Places 2nd Nationally in the Bank of Canada Governor’s Challenge

The Bank of Canada has announced the results of the national finals in the Bank of Canada’s ninth annual Governor’s Challenge, with the University of Ottawa team placing second nationally. Université de Sherbrooke took first place in the hotly contested final round.Twenty-six competitive teams were assembled by universities from all over the country to...
The Bank of Canada has announced the results of the national finals in the Bank of Canada’s ninth annual Governor’s Challenge, with the University of Ottawa team placing second nationally. Université de Sherbrooke took first place in the hotly contested ...

March 14, 2024
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Advance Towards Success with Faculty of Social Sciences Scholarships

Your ambition and determination deserve recognition and support. That's why we are thrilled to inform you that the application period for the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) scholarships for the current academic year is now open!
Your ambition and determination deserve recognition and support. That's why we are thrilled to inform you that the application period for the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) scholarships for the current academic year is now open!

February 15, 2024
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Economics
Economy

Isabelle Salle, Associate Professor, and Guidon Fenig, Assistant Professor, recipients of the Learning for the Future Fund

Drs. Isabelle L. Salle and Guidon Fenig, Associate and Assistant Professors at the Faculty of Social Sciences respectively, are at the forefront of a revolutionary initiative: the Laboratory for the Study of the Economy (OLLÉ). This ambitious project promises to radically transform the way economics is taught and learned.
Drs. Isabelle L. Salle and Guidon Fenig, Associate and Assistant Professors at the Faculty of Social Sciences respectively, are at the forefront of a revolutionary initiative: the Laboratory for the Study of the Economy (OLLÉ). This ambitious project promises to radically transform the way economics...

November 29, 2023
Members of the University of Ottawa’s 2023 Governor’s Challenge Team with Professor Lilia Karnizova
Economics
Undergraduate studies

University of Ottawa Team Advances to the Finals in the Bank of Canada Governor’s Challenge

The Bank of Canada has announced on November 27, 2023 that the University of Ottawa’s team was one of five teams to advance to the national finals in the Bank of Canada’s ninth annual Governor’s Challenge.
The Bank of Canada has announced on November 27, 2023 that the University of Ottawa’s team was one of five teams to advance to the national finals in the Bank of Canada’s ninth annual Governor’s Challenge.

November 28, 2023
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Economy
Students

Undergraduate Economics students help with presentation to the Thunder Bay Ambassadors Northwest on Thunder Bay's prospects for economic growth

Undergraduate students Alex Eikre and Zhihan Li help Kevin Page of the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy with presentation to the Thunder Bay Ambassadors Northwest on Thunder Bay's prospects for economic growth.
Undergraduate students Alex Eikre and Zhihan Li help Kevin Page of the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy with presentation to the Thunder Bay Ambassadors Northwest on Thunder Bay's prospects for economic growth. ...

May 29, 2023
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Economy
Canada

Undergraduate students Alex Eikre and Zhihan Li help Kevin Page comment on Budget 2023 in Policy Magazine

Undergraduate students Alex Eikre and Zhihan Li help Kevin Page comment on Budget 2023 in Policy Magazine. For more details:  Will the Government Stay the Course on Deficit Reduction? and A Political Economy Perspective on Policy, Numbers and Risks.
Undergraduate students Alex Eikre and Zhihan Li help Kevin Page comment on Budget 2023 in Policy Magazine. For more details:  Will the Government Stay the Course on Deficit Reduction? and A Political Economy Perspective on Policy, Num...

May 29, 2023
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Economy
Canada

Undergraduate students Alex Eikre and Zhihan Li help CitySHAPES and IFSD take a look at fiscal federalism in Canada from the perspective of municipalities.

CitySHAPES, a new Ottawa-based urban policy think tank, and the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy (IFSD) were joined by uOttawa students Alex Eikre and Zhihan Li to take a look at fiscal federalism in Canada from the perspective of municipalities. Read the analysis on CitySHAPES' Twitter feed
CitySHAPES, a new Ottawa-based urban policy think tank, and the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy (IFSD) were joined by uOttawa students Alex Eikre and Zhihan Li to take a look at fiscal federalism in Canada from the perspective of municipal...

May 24, 2023