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30 May 2023
📢We're hiring! The dept of economics is seeking applications for a tenure-track position at rank of Assistant Professor, commencing Jan 1, 2024 (negotiable) at the St. John’s campus @memorialU @memorialhss. Apply by July 31st 2023. Details: mun.ca/economics/media/produ… #EconTwitter
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6 Oct 2022
Calling all economists in Atlantic Canada! You are invited to participate in a study on diversity, equity and inclusion by Dr. Angela Daley. Click this link to learn more: sites.google.com/view/aceade…. Closes November 15, 2022. #cdnecon #EconTwitter
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CARE retweeted
15 Sep 2022
🎉🥇Congratulations to econ major Allison Knee, whose essay entitled "A Smithian View of COVID-19 and Canada’s Public Debt" won 1st place (undergraduate) in @FraserInstitute 2022 essay contest themed "What in the world would Adam Smith say?" See: fraserinstitute.org/educatio… ✍️🥇🎉
ALT Table containing Fraser Institute list of winners. Contains the following text: List of 2022 Essay Contest Winners 1st Place ($1,500) High School category: Jack Millos, West Point Grey Academy Undergraduate: Allison Knee, Memorial University of Newfoundland (with two confetti congratulations emojis) Graduate: Isabella Giancola, Columbia University See: https://www.fraserinstitute.org/education-programs/students/essay-contest
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CARE retweeted
9 Sep 2022
A reminder of our visiting speakers for Monday 12 September at 5:00pm in the Bruneau Centre @MemorialU. If you're driving to campus to take in this interesting talk, note that parking is available in Lot 17 (please don’t park in pay per use spots as you will be ticketed!) #nlpoli
2 Sep 2022
Department of Economics visiting speaker, Dr. Tyler Cowan and Mr. Matt Bufton, September 12, 5:00-6:30 pm, Bruneau Centre, Rom IIC 2001.
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We are sad to announce the death of one of CARE's principal investigators, Scott Lynch. For those familiar with CARE, they will know the work of Scott Lynch. He will be missed. barretts.ca/obituaries/Scott…
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In lieu of flowers, Scott's family is establishing a scholarship fund to which people may donate in Scott's memory. This living legacy echoes Scott’s generosity & commitment to students. Donations can be made at mun.ca/give/Donate.php to The Scott Lynch Memorial Fund.
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ICYMI: Dr. @LynnGambin (@ECON_MUN) was on @CBCCrosstalk yesterday in the lead up to the big budget drop: cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-8…
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Dr Gambin's interview from this morning can be heard at cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-5…
7 Apr 2022
Budget day x2! On @sjmorningshow to discuss some of what we might see in NL & Canada budgets. I’m back on tomorrow AM to look at what’s actually in there. Uncertainty & instability for govs to deal with need to set longer term priorities for health, education, and more. #nlpoli
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CARE retweeted
7 Mar 2022
If you are a current or prospective undergraduate student, have a look at what a degree in economics @ECON_MUN @MemorialU can offer (scholarships and more!) at youtu.be/CI3u17JnNVs
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7 Mar 2022
Scholarships awarded to economics students : Canadian Tire Scholarship (x1); Chevron Canada Ltd Endowed Scholarship in Business, Earth Sciences, Economics & Engineering (x4); Robert Westcott Memorial Scholarship (x1); Ernest Joseph Ennis Scholarship (x1). @MemorialU @memorialhss
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7 Mar 2022
In February, a total of more than $19,000 in scholarships were awarded to 7 of our economics undergrads. Congratulations to our deserving scholarship recipients! Many thanks to the sponsors of these awards for supporting our students. @MemorialU @memorialhss #economics
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18 Feb 2022
TODAY at 2:30pm (NDT)! Lecture by Dr Klaus Zimmerman on global mobility after the pandemic. @JChair_NL @memorialhss #nlpoli #nleconomy #labourmarket #laboureconomics
11 Feb 2022
Register for Dr. Klaus Zimmerman's lecture on "Global Mobility After the Pandemic", hosted by the JChair, here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1KhI….
The event will be held 2:30 PM (NDT), February 18th!
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@DrLynnGambin appeared on NTV to discuss the change in population in NL between 2016 and 2021 based on newly released Canadian Census. She highlights how NL compares to the rest of Canada, differences within the province and challenges associated with population decline. #nlpoli
15 Feb 2022
Had the opportunity to discuss 2021 Census population figures for NL this past Sunday (13 Feb 2022) on @NTVNewsNL Issues & Answers with @MikeConnors. ntv.ca/programs/news-program… @ECON_MUN @CARE_mun @memorialhss
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CARE retweeted
15 Feb 2022
Had the opportunity to discuss 2021 Census population figures for NL this past Sunday (13 Feb 2022) on @NTVNewsNL Issues & Answers with @MikeConnors. ntv.ca/programs/news-program… @ECON_MUN @CARE_mun @memorialhss
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CARE retweeted
12 Feb 2022
Population growth was lower rural than in non-rural areas for Canada overall (6.3% in non-rural, 0.4% in rural, 5.2% overall). In NL, overall change in population of -1.8% between 2016-2021 was comprised of 1.6% in non-rural but, -6.4% in rural. #nlpoli @CARE_mun @ECON_MUN
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12 Feb 2022
Released this week, Canada 2021 Census main population figures. Graph shows % chg for 2011-2016 & 2016-2021. NL pop grew 1% from 2011-2016 but declined by 1.8% from 2016-2021. NL only province with ⬇️for 2016-2021. NWT also⬇️ 2016-2021 (1.7%). #nlpoli @CARE_mun
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