Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 2d

“Abdelrahman’s research is rigorous and policy-relevant,” said Professor Kory Kroft. “As a scholar, he shows real grit and intellectual honesty—he is determined, seeks the truth, and follows the evidence." newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/the-commutin...

The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 8d

Postsecondary faculty and staff have their calls to action to reflect upon the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. While all of us acknowledge and mourn the legacy of residential schools, we also consider how we can move forward in a good way.

1 3

Reposted by The Department of Economics, University of Toronto

VoxDev @voxdev.bsky.social · 15d

Deforestation is a major source of global carbon emissions, but efforts to curb deforestation rates have faced challenges.

This VoxDevLit, with Co-Editors Heitor Pellegrina @ndecon.bsky.social & Eduardo Souza-Rodrigues @econuoft.bsky.social, will continue to be updated as new evidence is released.

1 1 1

The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 16d

Congratulations Professor Emeritus of Economics Martin Osborne whose new book Models in Political Economy was released last week. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/understandin...

3

The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · 21d

You don't need an economics tutor. You need to go to the Economics Study Centre (ESC). It's in room 110 at Max Gluskin House and it's open from 12 to 6, Monday to Thursday, on a drop in basis. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/the-2025-26-...

The 2025-26 Economics Study Centre

The Economics Study Centre (ESC) is open for the 2025-26 university year! One of the most valuable resources available to new econ students, the ESC is housed in Economics’ HQ at Max Gluskin House, 15...

newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca

1

Reposted by The Department of Economics, University of Toronto

Peter Morrow @petermorrow.bsky.social · 28d

@econuoft.bsky.social

Seema Jayachandran @seema.bsky.social · 28d

We (development econ faculty at Princeton) are hiring predocs, to start in summer 2026. Please share the application with folks who might be interested: rpde.princeton.edu/rpde-%E2%80%93-predoctoral-fellows-research-specialists-start-summer-2026
We'll review apps starting on 9/15. Thanks!

Princeton Research Program in Development Economics @princetondevo.bsky.social · Sep 8

🚨🚨 Pre-doc Hiring! 🚨🚨

We are hiring pre-docs to start in Princeton in Summer 2026, supporting Pascaline Dupas, @thomasfujiwara.bsky.social @seema.bsky.social and Mica Sviatschi. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in development economics research before applying to PhD programs. Link 👇

1

Reposted by The Department of Economics, University of Toronto

University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · Sep 2

In photos: #UofT kicks off fall term with move-in days, a clubs fair & first-day fun #MyUofT 📸 uoft.me/bts-photos

One last phone check as students make their way to class on U of T’s St. George campus on Sept. 2, the first day of the fall term

Move-in day is often a family affair. Volunteers and family members help roll students’ belongings into residence at U of T Mississauga

Welcome to U of T Scarborough! Students were greeted with open arms – and even a little dancing – as they moved into their new homes-away-from-homes

Students didn’t let a little rain dampen the fun at the tri-campus cheer-off event on the St. George campus

6 13

Reposted by The Department of Economics, University of Toronto

University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · Aug 29

Anticipation & big dreams: Meet 5 new #UofT students #MyUofT 💙 uoft.me/bN3

From left to right: Atharv Mahajan, Suroor Mansouri, Bryan Inibhunu, Ioana Jora and Alina Zholaman

4 7

Reposted by The Department of Economics, University of Toronto

University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · Aug 28

#UofT President Melanie Woodin welcomes new and returning students, faculty, staff & librarians across the university's three campuses to the new school year. #MyUofT 💙 uoft.me/ft25

2 11 16

Reposted by The Department of Economics, University of Toronto

U of T Faculty of Arts & Science @artsci.utoronto.ca · Aug 22

@utoronto.ca @uoftcities.bsky.social @uoftsociology.bsky.social @uoftlinguistics.bsky.social @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social @cirhr-uoft.bsky.social @econuoft.bsky.social @uoftcompsci.bsky.social

1 1

Reposted by The Department of Economics, University of Toronto

John Cawley @johncawley.bsky.social · Aug 13

Econ PhDs who will be on the #EconJobMarket:

Next Tues Aug 19 at 1pm ET is a NABE (‪@nabe-econ.bsky.social)‬ Career Week panel on "Industry, Government, or Academia? Choosing Your Path in Applied Economics"

Register here 👉 www.nabe.com/NABE/Events/...

2 13 17

The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · Aug 15

Congratulations to Taryn Eames, Mahmood Haddara, Sobia Jafry and Adrian Schroeder who were all awarded SSHRC funding in 2025. The PhD candidates' research spans micro to macro, and the economics of discrimination to household finance. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/four-economi...

Four Economics PhD Students Awarded SSHRC Funding in 2025

It’s been a year of changes to how the federal government funds graduate student research. There has been consistency, however, in recognizing PhD students with the Department of Economics and their w...

newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca

3

The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · Aug 5

The Department of Economics, @utoronto.ca is pleased to announce that 12 of its PhD students have been awarded Ontario Graduate Scholarships. Find out more about these scholars and their research interests here: newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/twelve-econo...

7

Reposted by The Department of Economics, University of Toronto

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

1 2 6

The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · Jul 21

Congratulations to Lawrence Hsu. The second-year economics PhD student at @utoronto.ca won the BTBA best poster award at their annual symposium earlier this month. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/economics-ph...

Picture of economics PhD student Lawrence Hsu with his winning poster at the BTBA annual symposium in early-July 2025.

3

The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · Jul 16

Environmental Economics is not just a specialty students demand, it's a field with important tools to contribute to solving the climate crisis. @utoronto.ca is becoming a major centre in the discipline. #econsky #environmentaleconomics #Climate newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/environmenta...

Environmental Economics in Focus at the University of Toronto

Do electric vehicle tax incentives result in lower carbon emissions or employment stability in the auto sector? How can the transition to clean, sustainable energy be best managed? How can governments...

newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca

6

Reposted by The Department of Economics, University of Toronto

Bernhard Ganglmair @ganglmair.bsky.social · Jul 15

@nber.org SI 2025: Innovation. Does @rotmanschool.bsky.social @econuoft.bsky.social have the strongest delegation this year?

1 2

The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · Jul 10

After 2 years, he has decided to make it official. The Department of Economics is pleased to announce that Itai Arieli is no longer a visiting professor. He was appointed Associate Professor on 1 July, 2025. Welcome to @utoronto.ca, Professor Arieli! newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/new-faces-20...

4

The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · Jul 9

Welcome to the @utoronto.ca Assistant Professor Fern Ramoutar. Professor Ramoutar joins the Department of Economics from the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago. #EconSky newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/new-faces-20...

New Faces 2025: Assistant Professor Fern Ramoutar

The Department of Economics is pleased to welcome Assistant Professor Fern Ramoutar to the University of Toronto. Professor Ramoutar joins the department from the Booth School of Business at the Unive...

newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca

5

The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · Jul 8

Welcome to the @utoronto.ca Assistant Professor Shamil Sharapudinov! Professor Sharapudinov joins the Department of Economics from @pennstateuniv.bsky.social #EconSky
newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/new-faces-20...

1 3

Reposted by The Department of Economics, University of Toronto

vic.registrar @vicregistrar.bsky.social · Jun 13

Are you a newly admitted student? In addition to the great resources in the Vic 101 Quercus modules, check out the UofT Student Life prep guide to build your skills, find information and connect.

Prep Guide | Start with Student Life

Get ready for life at U of T with the Prep Guide. Explore tasks, resources and events to help you settle in, get involved and start strong as a new student.

start.studentlife.utoronto.ca

1 1

The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · Jul 7

The Department of Economics is pleased to welcome Assistant Professor Viktoriia Zezerova to @uoftartsci.bsky.social. Professor Zezerova comes to Toronto from @pennstateuniv.bsky.social. #EconSky newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/new-faces-20...

New Faces 2025: Assistant Professor Viktoriia Zezerova

The Department of Economics welcomes Assistant Professor Viktoriia Zezerova. She studied at the National Research University Higher School of Economics in Saint Petersburg and in the PhD program in Ec...

newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca

4

Reposted by The Department of Economics, University of Toronto

University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · Jul 3

The 2024–25 Annual Report from U of T’s Committee on the Environment, Climate Change & Sustainability is now live! 🌎 Over the past year, CECCS & the #UofT community advanced sustainability efforts on campus & beyond.

Explore the annual report: ceccsannualreport2024-2025.ca

Students at the UTSC Campus Valley Land Trail

3 3

The Department of Economics, University of Toronto @econuoft.bsky.social · Jul 4

Welcome to the @utoronto.ca Assistant Professor Christoph Semken. Professor Semken joins the Dept of Economics fresh from a post doc at @stanforduniversity.bsky.social. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/new-faces-20... #EconSky

New Faces 2025: Assistant Professor Christoph Semken

Assistant Professor Christoph Semken began his appointment at the Department of Economics on 1 July 2025. Professor Semken’s research at the intersection of environmental, behavioural and applied econ...

newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca

4

Reposted by The Department of Economics, University of Toronto

uoft-teaching.bsky.social @uoft-teaching.bsky.social · Jul 3

Deadline to apply for the 2025/26 Community-Engaged Learning Faculty Fellowship Program is July 4 at 11:45pm.

Don't miss this opportunity to work with the Centre for Community Partnerships and other instructors working in CEL.

Visit: www.communitypartnerships.utoronto.ca/faculty-and-...

Faculty Fellowship Program – Centre for Community Partnerships

www.communitypartnerships.utoronto.ca

1