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Hale Utar @haleutar.bsky.social · 23d

It was wonderful being part of the InsTED Workshop in Edmonton and reconnecting with friends and colleagues. Many thanks to the organizers for putting together such a thoughtful and engaging program!

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Jay Hyun @jayhyun.bsky.social · 23d

Thanks a lot for sharing this! It was great to have you at the UofA!🙂

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University of Alberta Economists (UAE) group @uaeuofa.bsky.social · Sep 13

September 20-21, 2025
ECON and Business School, University of Alberta
9th Institutions, Trade and Economic Development (InsTED) Workshop
Advances in the Theory and Empirics of Institutions, Trade & Economic Development

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Jay Hyun @jayhyun.bsky.social · Sep 9

(ii) examining how international trade diversification can mitigate the negative impacts of climate change-driven extreme weather events.

Here is a short video sharing this year's recipients:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8RB...

Celebrating our 2025 Alberta School of Business Fellows

YouTube video by Alberta School of Business

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Jay Hyun @jayhyun.bsky.social · Sep 9

I am thrilled to receive the NOVA Management of Technology Endowment Fellowship for 2025-2026 from the Alberta School of Business.

With this generous support, I will continue addressing two pressing issues in Canada:
(i) characterizing the geography of trade diversification in Canada;

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Jay Hyun @jayhyun.bsky.social · Jul 29

Link to the Workshop Website: insted.artsrn.ualberta.ca

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Jay Hyun @jayhyun.bsky.social · Jul 29

The 9th #InsTED Workshop will be held at @ualberta.bsky.social on Sept 20-21, co-hosted by Business Econ group of the Alberta School of Business and @uaeuofa.bsky.social.

Keynotes:
@nathannunn.bsky.social (@ubcvse.bsky.social‬)
Daniel Trefler (@econuoft.bsky.social‬)

#EconSky #Trade #Development

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Jay Hyun @jayhyun.bsky.social · Jun 14

Had a great time visiting Smith School of Business, Queen's University, presenting my ongoing research on the geography of trade diversification.
It was a pleasure to catch up with old friends and meet new people!!

#Economics #Workshop #Research #EconSky

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Jay Hyun @jayhyun.bsky.social · May 24

Having a fantastic time in Banff, attending RMET 2025 - one of my favourite trade workshops.
We had a wonderful keynote by Emily Blanchard (Dartmouth).
I am glad that the Alberta School of Business is one of the sponsoring institutions of this amazing event.🙂
#Workshop #Economics

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Jay Hyun @jayhyun.bsky.social · May 2

Northern lights in Edmonton!!
This time, my parents who are visiting my place, were able to join this magnificent view (from my backyard and the park nearby)!!

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Jay Hyun @jayhyun.bsky.social · Apr 25

Great pleasure to have Prof. Brian McCaig (@wilfridlaurieruni.bsky.social) at the Alberta School of Business @ualberta.bsky.social.

Dr. McCaig will share his research on "Foreign and Domestic Firms: Long Run Employment Effects of Export Opportunities".

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Jay Hyun @jayhyun.bsky.social · Apr 11

The Business Economics group of the Alberta School of Business is happy to have Dr. Zhiqi Chen, the Chancellor's Professor of #Economics @carleton.ca and the Managing Editor of the Canadian Journal of Economics.
Dr. Chen will present his research on "Collusion on Surcharges under Uncertainty".

Jay Hyun @jayhyun.bsky.social · Apr 11

Three weeks before the deadline!
The Business Economics group of the Alberta School of Business and the Economics Department of the University of Alberta (@ualberta.bsky.social @uaeuofa.bsky.social) will be hosting the 9th InsTED workshop.
Details can be found below!!
#EconSky

Jay Hyun @jayhyun.bsky.social · Feb 27

The Econ Department of the University of Alberta (@ualberta.bsky.social @uaeuofa.bsky.social) will be hosting the 9th InsTED Workshop on Sep 20-21, 2025.

Prof. Nathan Nunn (@ubcvse.bsky.social) & Daniel Trefler (@rotmanschool.bsky.social @econuoft.bsky.social) will be our keynote speakers.
#EconSky

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Jay Hyun @jayhyun.bsky.social · Apr 8

It was a great pleasure meeting you there!!

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Marco Garofalo @marcogarofalo.bsky.social · Apr 7

Fantastic 10th Annual West Coast Workshop in International Finance at Santa Clara last Friday. Huge thanks to Vito Cormun, Helen Popper, @sanjaysingh.bsky.social and all organisers!
Top research by colleagues and great to share the latest version of our paper on UK export dollarization post-Brexit.

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Jay Hyun @jayhyun.bsky.social · Apr 4

It is a great pleasure to visit #SantaClaraUniversity to join the West Coast Workshop in International Finance, sponsored by SCU and SF Fed. I will be discussing a paper on "Dominant currency pricing transitions" by Garofalo, Rosso & Vicquery.
#economics #workshop #research #WCWIF

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University of Alberta Economists (UAE) group @uaeuofa.bsky.social · Feb 26

Monday, March 10, 2025, 3:30 pm
ECON IPE Hanson Lecture (Peter Lougheed Hall, City Room, 5th Floor)
Catherine Wolfram, Sloan School of Management, MIT
Title: Global Climate Progress in a Trump II World?

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University of Alberta Economists (UAE) group @uaeuofa.bsky.social · Feb 26

Fri., March 7, 2025, 3:30 pm
ECON Macro Seminar (8-22 Tory Building)
Galina Vereschagina, Arizona State University
Title: Capital Financing Constraints, Size-Dependent Distortions, and Aggregate Productivity

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Jay Hyun @jayhyun.bsky.social · Feb 27

The details can be found here: insted.artsrn.ualberta.ca

All topics related to #Institutions, #Trade, and #Development are welcomed for submission.

Please come and visit our beautiful campus in #Edmonton, #Alberta, this Fall!!

#EconSky #Trade #Development #Workshop

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Jay Hyun @jayhyun.bsky.social · Feb 27

The Econ Department of the University of Alberta (@ualberta.bsky.social @uaeuofa.bsky.social) will be hosting the 9th InsTED Workshop on Sep 20-21, 2025.

Prof. Nathan Nunn (@ubcvse.bsky.social) & Daniel Trefler (@rotmanschool.bsky.social @econuoft.bsky.social) will be our keynote speakers.
#EconSky

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Jay Hyun @jayhyun.bsky.social · Nov 19

(2/2) We are launching a new Masters Program in Real Estate Development & in the process of expanding the Centre for Cities and Communities of the U of A.

Come and join the active academic community of one of the leading business schools in Canada and in the world.
#EconSky #EconJobMarket

Jay Hyun @jayhyun.bsky.social · Nov 19

#EconSky #EconJobMarket
(1/2) The Dep. of Marketing, Business Economics & Law (MBEL) of the Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta, is searching for two faulty positions specializing in Real Estate & Urban Econ.

Link to the official application website: apps.ualberta.ca/careers/post...

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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · Oct 23

How to fund climate action:

An EU-commissioned study found that a global minimum tax on billionaires could raise $250 billion a year.

Currently, billionaires' effective tax rates are often far less than average because they park wealth in shell companies.

www.reuters.com/business/fin...

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Jay Hyun @jayhyun.bsky.social · Sep 21

Some photos of Montreal that I took while strolling around our downtown campus.
It is a beautiful city.
#montreal

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Jay Hyun @jayhyun.bsky.social · Sep 21

HEC Montreal's new downtown campus, which is located at the heart of Montreal's business destrict, is now officially opened.
Our MBA and EMBA, as well as our various certificate programs will be provided in this building.

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