Department of Economics

Faculty of Science

Funding for graduate students

For the academic year 2026/2027 we will most likely be unable to offer scholarships to incoming doctoral students, due to a drastic cutting of the University's funding of graduate scholarships. Our students will typically be employed as a Teaching Assistant, but these sources of funding are generally not sufficient to cover the entire cost of the program. We therefore encourage students to explore alternative sources of funding for their graduate studies. All those who apply by December 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.

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

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.
The trade war and the Canadian economy, will the Bank of Canada cut interest rates further? Professor James McNeil with Greg Quinn in Market News International.
Lars Osberg shared his insights with CBC News about the growing number of people searching for recyclables in the trash as inequality rises.
Professor Teresa Cyrus discusses U.S. tariffs in the Financial Post.
"Is Canada headed towards a recession in 2025?", professor Lars Osberg in CTV News.
What is a recession? Economics professor Talan İşcan in CBC News.
Economics professor James McNeil in The Chronicle Herald about tariffs and the cost of living.
What would mean for Atlantic Canada breaking down the interprovincial trade barriers? Economics professor and Chair Teresa Cyrus in The Telegram.

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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