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The PhD program in Agricultural Sciences through the Faculty of Agriculture is the first doctoral degree in Agricultural Sciences offered in Atlantic Canada. This thesis-based program will allow students to pursue advanced-level knowledge in agriculture and develop expert skills in their discipline of focus, while producing original, high-quality research that will impact audiences ranging from international scholars to local farmers. Through the PhD program in Agricultural Sciences, doctoral students will become independent, competent, critical thinkers who will be ready for a wide range of career options in academia, private industry, and government.

Students in the PhD in Agricultural Sciences program will join an intellectually and socially vibrant university community of professors, instructors, dedicated staff, undergraduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and fellow graduate students. Students enrolled in the program will conduct research in one of the following broad areas related to agriculture and food systems:

Research Areas:

• Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics and Rural Studies:  Consumer Behaviour; Agribusiness and Management; Food Demand; Production Economics; Resource and Environmental Economics; Rural Development; Agriculture, Food and Well Being; Professional Practice
• Bioresources and Environmental Sciences:  Waste Management, Environmental Microbiology, Ecology, Pest Management, Agricultural Systems, Resource Management, Food Science, Agricultural Chemistry, Soil Chemistry, Nutrient Management, Soil Fertility, Soil Conservation, Soil Management, Bioproduct Science, Environmental Stress Physiology, Entomology, resource economics
• Animal Science:  Nutrition, Animal Behaviour, Genetics and Breeding, Animal Product Technology, Physiology, Animal Management, Aquaculture (Shell-Fish and Fin-Fish culture)
• Plant Science:  Cropping Systems Management, Plant Genetics, Nutrition, Pathology, Physiology, Biotechnology, Horticulture
• Agricultural Engineering:  Precision and Digital Agriculture, Mechanized Systems, Machine Learning, Sensing and Automation, Innovative Processing, Alternative and Green Energy, Biofuels and Bioproducts, Water Management Systems

The Program

The thesis is defended at an oral examination. All doctoral students who have earned a thesis-based MSc degree (or equivalent), will complete a minimum of two required courses: AGRI6700 Advanced Research Methods (Year 1) and AGRI6800 Advanced Graduate Research Seminar (in Years 2 or 3). Additional courses or activities may be required as part of the program of study at the discretion of the Supervisory Committee, as per Faculty of Graduate Studies guidelines. All courses should be completed before the comprehensive exam.

Preliminary exam and Comprehensive exam: Students will prepare and defend their thesis proposal during their preliminary exam within one year of their commencement in the program, and undertake a comprehensive exam within thirty (30) months of entering the program and at least one year prior to the thesis defense.

In addition, doctoral students will complete a teaching assistantship (paid positions) in two half-credit courses at the undergraduate level of study.

Candidates must satisfy the common admission criteria to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, as well as the specific for the Faculty of Agriculture.  For full admissions criteria, please review the  Faculty of Agriculture Graduate Application   [PDF -  97 kB].

* Please note that Confirmed Supervision by a member of the Faculty of Agriculture is REQUIRED to be admitted to our graduate programs.

All additional required documents must be sent directly to: Graduate Studies Office Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University 62 Cumming Drive Truro, Nova Scotia Canada, B2N 5E3

Specific inquiries related to Faculty of Agriculture admission requirements should be addressed to: [email protected]

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Agricultural Economics

Master of science (m.sc.) doctor of philosophy (ph.d.), research supervisors, tuition and funding, admission requirements, application process.

January 15th is the deadline to apply if you wish to begin the program in September.

Use advanced theoretical and empirical  methods in applied economics to study real world problems in the field of agriculture and food. Our department's areas of specialization are: 

• Natural resource economics
• Environmental sustainability and evaluation
• International trade policy
• Supply chain management
• Public policy and regulation
• Farm business management
• Economics of technological change
• Rural development
• Agri‐food marketing
• Food safety and quality
• Agricultural production economics

Our community

Our department has a strong relationship with our provincial government and other academic units on campus such as the Global Institutes for Water and Food Security, the Indigenous Land Management Institute, and the Sustainable Beef Systems Research Group. These relationships will connect you and your research with others in related fields.

We also have a strong tie to the National Aboriginal Land Managers Association and Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada. These relationships allow us to partner with Indigenous peoples locally and across the country.

It is not necessary to find a potential supervisor before you begin an application. The list below though may be helpful to learn about the research interests of our faculty.

Kenneth Belcher

[email protected] Faculty website

Areas of specialization

Ecosystem goods and services; Natural resource and environmental policy; Land conservation; Wildlife and biodiversity conservation

Richard Gray

[email protected] Faculty website

Genomics and agricultural innovation; Agricultural and environmental policy; Grain marketing and transportation

Hayley Hesseln

Associate professor.

[email protected] Faculty website

Environmental Economics, Forestry economics, Resource economics

[email protected] Faculty website

Supply chains, Consumer behaviour, Food policy

Sabine Liebenehm

Assistant professor.

[email protected] Faculty website

Development economics, Behavioral and experimental economics, Social networks, Poverty and vulnerability analysis, Socioeconomic impact assessment

Research interests:

• Applied Microeconomics
• Development Economics
• Behavioral and Experimental Economics
• Social Networks

Patrick Lloyd-Smith

[email protected] Faculty website

Environmental and resource economics, Non-market valuation, Water resources, Consumer behaviour, Ecosystem services

Eric Micheels

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Farm and agribusiness management, Agribusiness marketing, Entrepreneurship, Agricultural finance

David Natcher

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Economic anthropology, Water, energy and food (WEF) security, Arctic sustainable development, Indigenous natural resource management

James Nolan

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Transportation economics and policy, Regulatory economics, Computational economics, Experimental economics

Tristan Skolrud

[email protected]

Agri-environmental policy, applied microeconomics, farm-level decision making, agricultural finance

Peter Slade

[email protected]

Adoption of novel foods, Social economics

Stuart Smyth

[email protected] Faculty website

GM crops, regulation, sustainability

Nicholas Tyack

[email protected]

Economics of genetic resources and biodiversity, Agricultural innovation, Environmental and development economics, Experimental economics

All students accepted will receive financial support from their supervisor's research funds. When contacting faculty about research projects, ask about funding available.

All students registered in thesis-based graduate programs within departments in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources receive a minimum level of funding at the beginning of their programs. Students are also eligible to receive other funding (e.g. scholarships and employment) in addition to these levels.

The minimum funding levels are as follows:

* This is a college-level minimum duration and annual funding level. The department-specific minimum levels may be greater than these. Consult the department websites available here .

Any questions about the minimum levels of funding and durations can be directed to [email protected] .

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Doctoral students pay tuition three times a year for as long as they are enrolled in their program. Both international and domestic PhD students pay the same rate.

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In addition to tuition above, students also pay fees for programs like health and dental insurance, a bus pass, and other campus services. The amount you need to pay depends on if you are taking classes full time or part time, and if you are on campus or not. The table below assumes you are on campus full-time.

Tuition information is accurate for the current academic year and does not include student fees. For detailed tuition and fees information, visit the official tuition website .

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• Language Proficiency Requirements : Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English
• A cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
• A four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study
• background training including training in mathematics, statistics, economic theory, and econometrics
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE): Submission of the GRE is recommended for all applicants. Applicants who have not earned a degree from Canada or the USA are required to submit a GRE.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

• Master's degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university in a relevant academic discipline
• A cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. coursework required in master's program)

Submit an online application

Before beginning your online application, be sure that you have carefully reviewed all program information and admission requirements on this page.

During the application, you'll be asked for:

• Personal information such as your name, address, etc.
• For your letters of recommendation, two of your referees must be academic contacts, and the third may be academic or professional
• Your complete academic history from all previous post-secondary institutions

The application takes about 30 minutes to complete. You may save your application and return to it later.

At the end of the application, you will need to pay a non-refundable $120 application fee. Your application will not be processed until payment is received .

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Submit required documents

Once you've submitted your online application, you will have access to upload your required documents, and provide the contact information for your references. To do this, go to the "Supplemental Items & Documents" tab in your application, and upload the documents outlined below.

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Preliminary Statement of Marks

• Once you have submitted your application for admission and paid the application fee, you will be required to upload unofficial PDF copies of your academic transcript(s) from each post-secondary institution attended. This requirement will appear as Preliminary Statement of Marks or Additional Prelim. Statement under admission requirements on your Application Summary when you  check your application status .
• The uploaded transcript can be an unofficial copy of the transcript issued by the university or college, and must include a grading key/legend.
• All pages of a transcript must be uploaded as a single PDF document.
• Uploaded transcripts will be considered unofficial or preliminary. Official copies of your transcripts will be required only for applicants offered admission. This requirement will appear as Post-secondary Transcript under admission requirements on your Application Summary when you  check your application status .

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Post-secondary Transcripts

If you receive an offer of admission, you will then be required to have your official post-secondary transcripts sent (by mail in a sealed envelope directly from the institution) to the address below. Please do not send official documents until we request them.

College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Room 116 Thorvaldson Building, 110 Science Place  Saskatoon, SK CANADA S7N 5C9

• Transcripts usually indicate the institution’s name, grading scheme (typically on back of transcript), your name, course names, numbers, credits, and the grades you have received. Depending on the country or institution, some features may not be available.
• Transcripts in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified translation.
• If you are a current University of Saskatchewan student completing your undergraduate program then a letter of completion of degree requirements will be required from your college.

Proof of English language proficiency (if required)

For students who are required to provide proof of English proficiency:

• It is your responsibility to have completed a relevant test with the appropriate score before the application deadline.
• Tests are valid for 24 months after the testing date and must be valid at the beginning of the student's first term of registration in the graduate program.
• Applicants will be required to upload a PDF copy of any required language test score. Uploaded test scores will be considered unofficial or preliminary.

If you receive an Offer of Admission you may be required to have your official language test scores sent to the address below. Please do not send official documents until we request them.

College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Room 116 Thorvaldson Building - 110 Science Place Saskatoon, SK CANADA S7N 5C9

Submit additional documents

In addition to the above official documents, please  upload the following documents :

• A statement/letter of intent outlining your research interests
• A curriculum vitae or resume
• Your Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
• After you've applied

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Economics (PhD)

Students in the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics program will develop a higher degree of specialization and advanced training in research and application in economics and econometrics or economics and society.

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Members of our faculty have won national teaching fellowships (including the prestigious 3M teaching fellowship) and University of Manitoba teaching excellence awards.

Our faculty members are recognized for their research in a range of contemporary issues in public policy, labour, economic development, family and gender, industrial relations and financial economics.

Visit our faculty page for more information on the diversity of our research interests. 

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The Department of Economics offers a program of study leading to a PhD in Economics. We also offer a PhD in Agricultural Economics in conjunction with the Department of Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics as part of the Economics and Econometrics stream.

Expected duration: 4 years

The PhD program consists of a combination of coursework and a thesis component.

Tuition and fees:  Tuition fees are charged for terms one and two and terms four and five. A continuing fee is paid for term three, term six and each subsequent term. (Refer to Graduate tuition and fees .)

In addition to the minimum course requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, found in the Doctor of Philosophy General Regulations , students must complete a minimum of 27 credit hours of required and elective 7000 level coursework beyond their MA program by the end of their second year in the program. Students must also complete additional stream specific requirements.

Economics and Econometrics stream

Students must complete:

• ECON 7010 (3 credit hours)
• ECON 7650 (3 credit hours)
• ECON 7660 (3 credit hours)
• ECON 7722 (3 credit hours)
• ECON 7732 (3 credit hours)
• 12 credit hours of elective economics courses at the 7000 level
• A research paper, candidacy examination and thesis proposal

Economics and Society stream

• ECON 7540 or ECON 7060 (3 credit hours)
• 6 credit hours from the following ECON 7060; ECON 7130; ECON 7140; ECON 7170; ECON 7180; ECON 7540; ECON 7610; and ECON 7690
• 9 credit hours of elective coursework selected in consultation with the thesis advisor
• A candidacy examination and thesis proposal

Sample course offerings

• ECON 7010: Econometrics I (3 credit hours)
• ECON 7060: Advanced Heterodox Theory (3 credit hours)
• ECON 7140: Topics in Development Economics (3 credit hours)
• ECON 7150: Evaluation of Public Policy and Programs (3 credit hours)
• ECON 7430: Advanced Theory of Resource Economics (3 credit hours)
• ECON 7540: Advanced History of Economic Thought (3 credit hours)
• ECON 7640: International Money and Finance (3 credit hours)
• ECON 7650: Advanced Macroeconomic Theory I (3 credit hours)
• ECON 7690: Structuralist Theories of Development (3 credit hours)
• ECON 7732: Advanced Microeconomic Theory II (3 credit hours)

For full course descriptions, please visit the  Academic Calendar .

The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

Admission decisions are based on the qualifications of the applicant as well as the ability of the Department of Economics and the University of Manitoba to serve the applicant’s intended program of study and area of specialization.

In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies .

To be considered for admission to the PhD in Economics program, you must have a minimum of a Master’s degree (or equivalent) with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) in the last two years of full time university study (60 credit hours). You must also have completed the entrance requirements and the program requirements of an MA degree in economics or in agricultural economics equivalent to the University of Manitoba’s.

In exceptional cases, applications may be considered from students who have completed an Honours degree in economics equivalent to the University of Manitoba’s. In these cases, the applicant will be required to fulfill the PhD requirements and all coursework requirements for the MA degree course-based route.

How to apply

The PhD in Economics program has one application deadline per year, and applications are accepted for September entry only. Applications must be completed online and include several parts:

• $100 application fee (non-refundable)
• Unofficial copies of transcripts and degree certificates
• Current CV/resume
• Detail your background and goals in 500 words
• Publication/writing sample
• Three letters of recommendation (must be requested from within the application)
• Proof of English language proficiency , if required

 Please read the  Faculty of Graduate Studies online application instructions  before beginning your application.

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Toute demande d’admission en ligne doit être déposée, avec documents à l’appui, au plus tard aux dates indiquées.

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The Ph.D. program in economics at UBC owes its strength to the quality of its research faculty, extensive opportunity for student-faculty interaction, and a diverse offering of specializations for thesis work. Our faculty members specialize in a wide range of topics, including development economics, economic history, applied and theoretical econometrics, economics of inequality and gender, environmental economics, industrial organization, international finance, international trade, labour economics, macroeconomics, applied and theoretical micro, political economy, and public economics.

For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website

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The Vancouver School of Economics at UBC is one of the world's best: in a recent ranking based on research publications, the department ranked in the top 20 worldwide, and number one in Canada.

Each year, we typically admit about 15 new students to our program. As a result, our program is small enough to provide extensive research supervision, yet large enough to offer expertise in a wide range of fields.

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Program enquiries, admission information & requirements, 1) check eligibility, minimum academic requirements.

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:

• Canada or the United States
• International countries other than the United States

Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.

English Language Test

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.

Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet-based

Overall score requirement : 93

IELTS: International English Language Testing System

Overall score requirement : 6.5

Other Test Scores

Some programs require additional test scores such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Test (GMAT). The requirements for this program are:

The GRE is required by some applicants. Please check the program website.

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3) prepare application, transcripts.

All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.

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A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.

Statement of Interest

Many programs require a statement of interest , sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.

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Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their thesis supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.

Instructions regarding thesis supervisor contact for Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (PhD)

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The school houses the Centre for Labour Studies and manages the British Columbia Inter-University Research Data Centre. As a result, unique training opportunities, research funding, and access to data and computing resources are available to our Ph.D. students.

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Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including merit-based (i.e. based on your academic performance) and need-based (i.e. based on your financial situation) opportunities.

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Virtually all of the School's research faculty hold grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and other funding agencies, implying that opportunities for research assistantships and dissertation support are ample.

From September 2024 all full-time students in UBC-Vancouver PhD programs will be provided with a funding package of at least $24,000 for each of the first four years of their PhD. The funding package may consist of any combination of internal or external awards, teaching-related work, research assistantships, and graduate academic assistantships. Please note that many graduate programs provide funding packages that are substantially greater than $24,000 per year. Please check with your prospective graduate program for specific details of the funding provided to its PhD students.

Average Funding

• 33 students received Teaching Assistantships. Average TA funding based on 33 students was $13,467.
• 17 students received Research Assistantships. Average RA funding based on 17 students was $13,717.
• 19 students received Academic Assistantships. Average AA funding based on 19 students was $3,513.
• 49 students received internal awards. Average internal award funding based on 49 students was $22,471.
• 3 students received external awards. Average external award funding based on 3 students was $30,000.

Scholarships & awards (merit-based funding)

All applicants are encouraged to review the awards listing to identify potential opportunities to fund their graduate education. The database lists merit-based scholarships and awards and allows for filtering by various criteria, such as domestic vs. international or degree level.

Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA)

Many professors are able to provide Research Assistantships (GRA) from their research grants to support full-time graduate students studying under their supervision. The duties constitute part of the student's graduate degree requirements. A Graduate Research Assistantship is considered a form of fellowship for a period of graduate study and is therefore not covered by a collective agreement. Stipends vary widely, and are dependent on the field of study and the type of research grant from which the assistantship is being funded.

Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA)

Graduate programs may have Teaching Assistantships available for registered full-time graduate students. Full teaching assistantships involve 12 hours work per week in preparation, lecturing, or laboratory instruction although many graduate programs offer partial TA appointments at less than 12 hours per week. Teaching assistantship rates are set by collective bargaining between the University and the Teaching Assistants' Union .

Graduate Academic Assistantships (GAA)

Academic Assistantships are employment opportunities to perform work that is relevant to the university or to an individual faculty member, but not to support the student’s graduate research and thesis. Wages are considered regular earnings and when paid monthly, include vacation pay.

Financial aid (need-based funding)

Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies. Please review eligibility and types of loans .

All students may be able to access private sector or bank loans.

Foreign government scholarships

Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad. International applicants should check the various governmental resources in their home country, such as the Department of Education, for available scholarships.

Working while studying

The possibility to pursue work to supplement income may depend on the demands the program has on students. It should be carefully weighed if work leads to prolonged program durations or whether work placements can be meaningfully embedded into a program.

International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 20 hours a week.

A good starting point to explore student jobs is the UBC Work Learn program or a Co-Op placement .

Tax credits and RRSP withdrawals

Students with taxable income in Canada may be able to claim federal or provincial tax credits.

Canadian residents with RRSP accounts may be able to use the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) which allows students to withdraw amounts from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) to finance full-time training or education for themselves or their partner.

Please review Filing taxes in Canada on the student services website for more information.

Cost Estimator

Applicants have access to the cost estimator to develop a financial plan that takes into account various income sources and expenses.

Career Outcomes

76 students graduated between 2005 and 2013. Of these, career information was obtained for 75 alumni (based on research conducted between Feb-May 2016):

Sample Employers in Higher Education

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The market for Ph.D. economists is strong and the School actively supports the placement of our Ph.D. job market candidates. Our students have obtained positions at leading research and teaching universities around the world. A number of graduates also obtained excellent positions at government agencies, central banks, non-governmental organizations, and in the private sector.

At the Vancouver School of Economics, we are dedicated to ensuring the success of our students on the job market.

Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

These statistics show data for the Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (PhD). Data are separated for each degree program combination. You may view data for other degree options in the respective program profile.

ENROLMENT DATA

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This list shows faculty members with full supervisory privileges who are affiliated with this program. It is not a comprehensive list of all potential supervisors as faculty from other programs or faculty members without full supervisory privileges can request approvals to supervise graduate students in this program.

• Anderson, Siwan (Micro-level institutions, role of gender, studies of rural governments)
• Baylis, Patrick (Economics; Climate Changes and Impacts; Economic Planning of Energy; climate change economics; energy economics; environmental economics)
• Beaudry, Paul (National and International macroeconomic issues, Business cycles, inflation, financial markets, the macro-economic effects of technological change and globalization, and the determinants of aggregate employment and wages)
• Bostanci, Gorkem (Macroeconomics (including monetary and fiscal theory); Industry economics and industrial organization; Firm Dynamics; Input Allocation and Productivity; Labor Demand; intellectual property)
• Copeland, Brian (International trade, environmental economics, interaction between globalization, the environment, and the sustainability of renewable resources)
• Couture, Victor (Economics; Urban economics and transportation; Efficiency of urban transportation systems; Potential for e-commerce to reduce spatial inequality; Preferences for social interactions; Consequences of gentrification)
• Devereux, Michael (Economics, Macro and Monetary Economics Economic Policy, Monetary and Fiscal Policy, Deficits, Exchange Rates, Capital Flows, Financial Crises, International, monetary)
• Drelichman, Mauricio (Economic history, Spain, Argentina)
• Farinha Luz, Vitor (Microeconomic Theory,)
• Ferraz, Claudio (governance and accountability in developing countries; how politics affect public service delivery; the effects of electoral rules on political selection; the role of the state in high crime and violence environments)
• Fortin, Nicole (Wage inequality and its links to labour market institutions and public policies, including higher education policies economic progress of women, gender equality policies, and gender issues in education)
• Francois, Patrick (African Autocracies, Economics of Developing Countries, Indian Village Governance, Macro, development, problems in development economies, political economy and non profits)
• Gallipoli, Giovanni (Macroeconomics (including monetary and fiscal theory); Economic Policies; Economic Phenomena on a National or International Level; Economic Phenomena on an Individual or Organizational Level; applied microeconomics; computational economics; labor economics; macroeconomics; Consumption theory and measurement)
• Green, David (Antibiotic Resistance,  Infectious Disease, Epidemiology, Determinants of the wage and employment structure bridging between macro labour and micro labour identification issues)
• Hnatkovska, Viktoriya (International finance, macroeconomics, development economics in India )
• Hoffmann, Florian (Labor Economics, Macro Economics, Income Inequality, Education, Mobility )
• Hwang, Il Myoung (empirical industrial organization and market design; evaluating different school choice mechanisms)
• Jaccard, Torsten (Economics; international trade)
• Juhasz, Reka (Economics; international trade; Economic History; Development and Growth; industrial policy and industrialization)
• Kasahara, Hiroyuki (Econometrics and international trade )
• Lahiri, Amartya (Exchange rates and monetary policy, growth and development, international economics, macroeconomics, and development economics)
• Lemieux, Thomas (labour market issues, Applied, labour, earnings inequality in Canada and other countries I am also interested in econometric methods used to analyze the earnings distribution and regression discontinuity designs)
• Li, Hao (Microeconomic theory, theory of contracts and organizations, and games and decisions )
• Li, Wei (Contract theory, applied game theory, and information economics I am deeply interested in the interaction of information and incentives in various economics and political environments )
• Lowe, Matthew (preference formation; social integration; political selection)

Doctoral Citations

Sample thesis submissions.

• Essays on the economics of crime and violence
• Essays in economic history and development
• Essays in optimal monetary policy
• Essays in labour economics
• Algorithmic learning in games
• Essays in development economics and economic history
• Essays on fiscal and monetary policy during economic crises
• Essays on gender and behavioural economics
• Rally the vote : electoral competition with direct campaign communication
• Essays on theory and computation in economics
• Essays in urban and labor economics
• Essays on urban violence and health
• Essays in empirical Economics
• Essays on macroeconomics
• Essays in development economics

Related Programs

Same specialization.

• Master of Arts in Economics (MA)

Related Disciplines

• Doctor of Philosophy in Geography (PhD)
• Doctor of Philosophy in History (PhD)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies (PhD)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (PhD)

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Specialization.

Economics covers many fields including: macroeconomics, labour economics, international trade and finance, environmental economics, industrial organization, information and incentives, economic theory, health economics, development economics, and economic history.

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24 Best universities for Agricultural Economics in Canada

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in Canada ranked based on their research performance in Agricultural Economics. A graph of 109K citations received by 4.83K academic papers made by 24 universities in Canada was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. University of British Columbia

For Agricultural Economics

2. University of Guelph

3. University of Toronto

4. University of Alberta

5. McGill University

6. University of Saskatchewan

7. McMaster University

8. Laval University

9. York University

10. Western University

11. University of Calgary

12. Dalhousie University

13. University of Manitoba

14. Queen's University

15. University of Waterloo

16. University of Victoria

17. University of Ottawa

18. Simon Fraser University

19. University of Montreal

20. University of Lethbridge

21. Carleton University

22. University of New Brunswick

23. Memorial University of Newfoundland

24. University of Regina

The best cities to study Agricultural Economics in Canada based on the number of universities and their ranks are Vancouver , Guelph , Toronto , and Edmonton .

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Agricultural Economics (M.Sc.)

Program description.

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Agricultural Economics (Thesis) offered by the Department of Agricultural Economics in the Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences is a research-intensive program that emphasizes engaging and evidenced-based learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in problem-solving, data analysis, and literature synthesis to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.

Keywords: Environmental economics, Applied economics, Resource economics, Development economics, Agribusiness, Experimental economics, Behavioural Economics, Sustainable development

Unique Program Features

• Student will develop analytical skills in the broad areas of agricultural, environmental, and ecological economics;
• Through the program's learning activities, students will learn to apply concepts and tools to identify, define, and analyze economic problems affecting the performance of the agri-food sector and the environment;
• As part of the thesis component, students may specialize in agribusiness, development, finance, marketing and trade, policy, and resource economics;
• Graduates pursue careers in a variety of areas including academia (research, analysis, and decision-making), the private sector, in Non-Government Organizations, and with the government.

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• An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
• English-language proficiency

Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.

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PhD in applied economics

Our PhD program offers students a strong foundation in economic theory and econometrics, as well as the opportunity to conduct original research alongside world-renowned scholars.

We provide training in the areas of public policy, labour economics, macro-economics, monetary economics, econometrics, natural resources, environmental and health economics. We believe in an ‘open-door’ atmosphere which engages and stimulates graduate students in their chosen paths of research.

Through our rigorous academic programs and applied research experience, students develop their communication and analytical skills and are prepared for a career in academia or the private sector upon graduation.

PhD students receive $104,000 over 12 on-campus terms, and have the opportunity to work as research and teaching assistants. For students wishing to advance their teaching skills, we also have a limited number of course instructor positions available.

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Students can access the Southwestern Ontario Research Data Centre (SWORDC), one the few data centres that provides access to Statistics Canada data sets in master file form. SWORDC is conveniently housed in the PAS building adjacent to Economics in Hagey Hall.

***International PhD applicants:   Due to funding restrictions, we are not accepting any international applications for 2024-2025.***

Doctoral degrees were conferred upon Zehua Pan (pictured here with Dr. Curry) and Allison Mascella this June 2022. (Photo credit: Maureen Stafford)

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The collaborative PhD program in International Development Studies (IDS) provides an opportunity for advanced students to engage with interdisciplinary development theories and to conduct research on international development issues based on approaches of selected academic disciplines.

Students wishing to pursue a PhD degree with the designation International Development Studies will enter the program through a participating department. Participating departments from OAC include:

• Department of Animal Biosciences
• Department of Food, Agricultural & Resource Economics
• School of Environmental Design and Rural Development

More program details can be found on the  IDS website . Admission requirements are available through the Graduate Calendar.

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IDS does not have an application deadline. The application deadline that you must meet is that of your chosen department where you wish to pursue your degree.

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Interested students should first contact the participating department they wish to pursue their degree in:

Department of Animal Biosciences Jacob Harwood Graduate Program Assistant [email protected] ​​​​​​ 519-824-4120, Ext. 56215

Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (FARE) Jennifer LaPorte FARE Graduate Program Assistant [email protected] 519-824-4120, Ext. 52771

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development (SEDRD) Lorena Barker  SEDRD Graduate Program Assistant  [email protected] 519-824-4120, Ext. 56780

For more information on international development studies contact:

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USask agriculture research receives $25 million boost from Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan

The federal and provincial governments have announced an investment of $25 million for continued support of 15 strategic research chairs at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Agriculture and Bioresources through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

May 8, 2024

“Investing in research is vitally important to the long-term resilience and continued growth of Canada’s agriculture sector,” said Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay. “I have no doubt this innovative research will help ensure our farmers stay on the cutting edge.”

Funding is provided through the Strategic Research Program and is focused on supporting crop genetic improvement, livestock development, food and bioproducts development and soils and environment. 

“The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to funding evidence-based research initiatives to better serve our agriculture sector,” said Saskatchewan’s Minister of Agriculture David Marit. “Providing stable funding to attract and retain leading scientists in key strategic areas increases the competitiveness and resilience of Saskatchewan’s agriculture sector and our provincial economy along with it.”

“This investment in USask research is an investment in the success and sustainability of Saskatchewan’s agriculture sector,” said Dr. Angela Bedard-Haughn (PhD), dean of the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. “USask researchers are advancing innovative solutions that meet the needs of farmers, industry and consumers.”

The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a five-year, $3.5-billion investment by Canada's federal, provincial and territorial governments that supports Canada's agri-food and agri-products sectors. This includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and a $2.5 billion commitment that is cost-shared 60 per cent federally and 40 per cent provincially/territorially for programs that are designed and delivered by provinces and territories.

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Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest $25 million in agriculture researchers

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Today, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan’s Minister of Agriculture David Marit announced $25 million to support 15 strategic research chairs at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Agriculture and Bioresources through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

May 8, 2024 – Regina, Saskatchewan

Funding is provided through the Strategic Research Program and is focused on supporting crop genetic improvement, livestock development, food and bioproducts development and soils and environment.

“Investing in research is vitally important to the long-term resilience and continued growth of Canada’s agriculture sector. I have no doubt this innovative research will help ensure our farmers stay on the cutting edge.” - The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

“The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to funding evidence-based research initiatives to better serve our agriculture sector. Providing stable funding to attract and retain leading scientists in key strategic areas increases the competitiveness and resilience of Saskatchewan’s agriculture sector and our provincial economy along with it.” - David Marit, Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister

“This investment in USask research is an investment in the success and sustainability of Saskatchewan’s agriculture sector. USask researchers are advancing innovative solutions that meet the needs of farmers, industry and consumers.” - Angela Bedard-Haughn, dean, USask College of Agriculture and Bioresources

Quick facts

The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a 5-year, $3.5-billion investment by Canada's federal, provincial and territorial governments that supports Canada's agri-food and agri-products sectors. This includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and a $2.5 billion commitment that is cost-shared 60% federally and 40% provincially/territorially for programs that are designed and delivered by provinces and territories.

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• Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture)

Francis Chechile Press Secretary Office of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food [email protected]

Media Relations Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Ottawa, Ontario 613-773-7972 1-866-345-7972 [email protected] Follow us on  Twitter ,  Facebook ,  Instagram , and  LinkedIn Web:  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

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UC Davis Agricultural and Resource Economics

Are ph.d. students present at symposium on agricultural, environmental and social sciences.

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May 6, 2024

On Wednesday, May 1, the UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences showcased the impact of research funded by the Agricultural Experiment Station at the 2024 Symposium on Agricultural, Environmental and Social Sciences. The event provided a chance to learn more about the Agricultural Experiment Station and how this public funding supports the college and contributes to research efforts throughout California.

The Symposium featured four themes of importance to California and highlighted the work of various panelists on air, water, healthy foods and communities, and working lands and people. Attendees heard from speakers including Secretaries Karen Ross and Wade Crowfoot and 28 faculty from across the college.

The program included an interactive poster session featuring 40 projects, including three from ARE Ph.D. students: James Keeler, Sam Raburn, and Yanan Zheng.

Project Titles: Evaluating the Quality of Rainfall Index Insurance for California Pasture Presented by: James Keeler, Graduate Student in the Steve Boucher Lab

Spillover Effects of Pesticide Use: Externalities and Cross-crop Benefits for Lygus Management in Cotton in the San Joaquin Valley (SJV) of California Presented by: Yanan Zheng, Graduate Student in the Rachael Goodhue Lab

California's Chlorpyrifos Ban: A Retrospective Analysis Presented by: Samuel Raburn, PhD Candidate in the Rachael Goodhue Lab

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Mohit Verma named University Faculty Scholar for research in biosensors and microbiome

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• May 8, 2024

M ohit Verma, associate professor of agricultural and biological engineering , has been honored as a 2024 University Faculty Scholar for his work in leveraging biological engineering to tackle critical societal challenges. This recognition not only celebrates Verma’s contributions to Purdue University, but also acknowledges his accelerated path toward academic distinction in the pursuit and dissemination of knowledge.

Verma credits his undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers and research assistants who have worked in his lab over the past six years, saying their dedication and collaboration have been instrumental to the success of the Verma Lab .

“Everyone brings such a unique and exciting perspective, as well as diverse training to the lab. It’s thanks to them that we’re able to do the research that we do,” said Verma.

With his PhD in nanotechnology engineering from the University of Waterloo in Canada, Verma has been able to foster interdisciplinary collaborations with various departments in the College of Agriculture and across Purdue

“About 50% of our research focuses on our areas of expertise and the remaining 50% is collaborative, helping us go beyond what we can do alone,” explained Verma. “This collaborative approach has been pivotal to the success of our lab.”

Verma’s current research concentrates on the utilization of biological engineering tools to address agricultural challenges, with a particular focus on the development of biosensors capable of detecting nucleic acids. These biosensors hold potential for diverse applications that can be completed without lab-based equipment.

“In addition to advancing animal health diagnostics, we’ve also started exploring other applications of the same technology, such as developing tools for food safety risk management, as DNA and RNA are versatile molecules to work with,” expressed Verma.

Our ultimate goal is to take these technologies and turn them into tangible products for commercialization.” -Mohit Verma

Driven by his passion for entrepreneurship, Verma has established Krishi Inc., a Purdue-affiliated startup that is developing devices to identify effective antibiotics for treating infections in companion animals. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Verma played a key role in developing a rapid and scalable testing technology using saliva samples.

Reflecting on this achievement, Verma underscores the importance of timely innovation when addressing societal needs. “Developing the tests for COVID-19 was a task that would have taken several years, but because of what we were already working on, it took just a few months.”

Looking ahead, Verma hopes his lab can establish a “One Health” approach, where the interconnectedness of animals, plants, the environment and humans are recognized and addressed comprehensively.

“You can’t really look at one facet independently – it’s a complex system,” Verma noted.

Through our research, I’m excited to use our tools to create an understanding of how each factor works and their influences on overall health.” -Mohit Verma

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Sessional Lecturer, AGRC (Web-based)

Enrollment Limit: 80 Qualifications: Completion of a graduate degree, PhD preferred, in Agriculture or related discipline and/or possession of relevant teaching or professional experience. This is a concurrent

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Duration of Employment:April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2026 Qualifications (Skills and Abilities) A master degree on economics or other related fields such as agricultural economics is required. Current MSc

Sessional Lecturer, SLSC (Web-based)

The Department of Soil Science in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources and the Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning invite applications for a Sessional Lecturer to teach the following

Four PhD studentships in peatland global change ecology

Four fully-funded PhD studentships in peatland global change ecology at Memorial University of Newfoundland (Canada). These positions are fully funded for four years, are under the research program

Sessional Lecturer, PLSC (Web-based)

The Department of Plant Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources and the Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning invite applications for a Sessional Lecturer to teach

McCain Postdoctoral Fellowships in Sustainable Agriculture

Position Details Position Information Position Title McCain Postdoctoral Fellowships in Sustainable Agriculture Posting Number PTAP2342P Department/Unit Agriculture - Dean's Office Location Truro

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