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The Vancouver School of Economics at the University of British Columbia is a global centre for research & hands-on learning about pressing economic issues. 🇨🇦 Vancouver, British Columbia 🔗 economics.ubc.ca

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UBC Economics @ubcvse.bsky.social · 4d

Meet the Vancouver School of Economics’ 2025/26 PhD job market candidates! View their profiles here: economics.ubc.ca/people/phd-j... @plbeauregard.bsky.social

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UBC Economics @ubcvse.bsky.social · Jul 3

You might have heard the phrase, "Correlation does not imply causation," but what does that actually mean? Hear from Profs Siwan Anderson, Patrick Francois and @rjuhasz.bsky.social as they break down the importance of causal inference in economic research: youtu.be/YSa7S8W7obs

Correlation ≠ Causation...and why economists care

YouTube video by Vancouver School of Economics at UBC

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UBC Economics @ubcvse.bsky.social · Jun 3

Frustrated upon seeing poor Bangladeshi representation in global climate conversations, Abul Bashar Rahman (BIE '25) cycled across his home country collecting stories to create what would become the documentary, "Stories of Change." He screened it at COP28

See it on YouTube: youtu.be/sZdO4_yhJp0

From UBC to COP: Bashar’s story of climate action, bicycles and economics

YouTube video by Vancouver School of Economics at UBC

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UBC Centre for Migration Studies @migration.ubc.ca · May 23

📢 Applications are now open for the 2025–26 Graduate Certificate in Migration Studies!

Enhance your UBC degree with a specialization in migration and mobilities studies.
🗓️ Application deadline: June 23, 2025

Learn more & apply: migration.ubc.ca/graduate-stu...

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UBC Economics @ubcvse.bsky.social · May 16

Loneliness isn't just personal——it’s a public issue. Explore solutions with UBC experts from economics, nursing, philosophy, and creative writing to dive into issues of social isolation and mental health.

June 4 | 6–9PM | UBC Robson Square Theatre
communityengagement.ubc.ca/events/all-t...

All the Lonely People: The Search for Belonging in an Uncertain World - Community Engagement

June 4, 2025 | What does loneliness look like in our increasingly connected world and what can we do about it? Join an interdisciplinary panel of UBC researchers from health, economics, philosophy and...

communityengagement.ubc.ca

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UBC Economics @ubcvse.bsky.social · Mar 26

Looking for a globally-focused Economics degree? UBC’s Bachelor of International Economics (BIE) offers a unique, cohort-based experience where students gain expertise in international trade, finance, and data science.

Article Link: studyinternational.com/news/economi...

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World Happiness Report @worldhappiness.report · Mar 19

🙏 The World Happiness Report is published by the Wellbeing Research Centre in partnership with Gallup, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network and an independent editorial board.

We are grateful to our partners for their support in enabling us to share #wellbeing insights across the world.

Graphic by the World Happiness Report presented under the title ‘Thank you to our partners’.

The graphic includes logos for: Gallup; the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford; the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network; the University of British Columbia; the Centre for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics and Political Science; the Centre for Sustainable Development at the Earth Institute, Columbia University; the International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies; Simon Fraser University; Xi’an Jiatong-Liverpool University; Ajinomoto; Blue Zones; Glico; Katsuiku Foundation; illy caffé; Fondazione Ernesto Illy; and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

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World Happiness Report @worldhappiness.report · Mar 20

The findings of World Happiness Report 2025, published today (20 March), reconfirm a fundamental truth: happiness is rooted in trust, kindness, and social connection.

🇫🇮 Country rankings
📈 Countries on the up
📉 Concerning trends

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Graphic with the title “Key Findings: World Happiness Report 2025” and the subtitle “Click to explore”.

Graphic with the title “Country rankings”. Finland is the happiest country in the world for the eighth successive year, with Finns reporting an average score of 7.74 (out of 10) when asked to evaluate their lives. The gap to second-placed Denmark has increased slightly compared to 2024. Afghanistan is again ranked as the unhappiest country in the world with an average score of 1.36 for the overall population, and just 1.16 for women.

Graphic with the title “Countries on the up”. Costa Rica (6th) and Mexico (10th) both enter the top 10 for the first time. Continued upward trends for countries such as Lithuania (16th), Slovenia (19th) and Czechia (20th) underline the convergence of happiness levels across Europe. The most-improved nations since the first World Happiness Report in 2012 are Serbia (+2.04), Bulgaria (+1.67), and Georgia (+1.51).

Graphic with the title “Concerning trends”. The United States (24th) falls to its lowest-ever position, having previously peaked at 11th place in 2012. In 2023, 19% of young adults across the world reported having no one they could count on for social support. This is a 39% increase compared to 2006. The number of people dining alone in the United States has increased 53% over the past two decades.

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Stone Centre on Wealth and Income Inequality at UBC @stone-centre-ubc.bsky.social · Mar 19

We're delighted to be co-hosting this panel event with the UBC Centre for Migration Studies. Registration is now open 👇

UBC Centre for Migration Studies @migration.ubc.ca · Mar 19

Where do Canada and B.C. stand on immigration in 2025? How are policy shifts shaping communities, jobs, and the economy?

Join experts for a timely discussion on migration’s real-world impacts.

📅 Wednesday, April 16
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Robson Square Theatre (C300)

Register: www.arts.ubc.ca/events/event...

Event image for “From policy to people: Unpacking the immigration landscape in unsettled times” with four speakers, scheduled for April 16, 2025, at UBC Robson Square Theatre, Vancouver, BC.

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Bank of Canada @bankofcanada.ca · Mar 17

🎉Congrats to Professor @rjuhasz.bsky.social of the University of British Columbia for winning the 2025 Governor’s Award.

Her research focuses on industrial policy and industrialization, emphasizing their importance in economic studies.

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#cdnpse #cdnecon @industrialpolicy.bsky.social

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UBC Economics @ubcvse.bsky.social · Mar 13

And another with @johanfourieza.bsky.social and Jonathan Schoots about culture and economics: bsky.app/profile/joha...
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Johan Fourie @johanfourieza.bsky.social · Jan 28

How should economists think about culture?

In episode 7 of the Our Long Walk podcast, Jonathan and I interview @nathannunn.bsky.social about why culture matters, zero versus positive-sum thinking (in the US elections), and why economists should study Africa…

Can herding shape our morals?

EPISODE 7: Jonathan and I speak to Nathan Nunn on why culture still matters, zero versus positive-sum thinking (in the US elections), and why economists should study Africa

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UBC Economics @ubcvse.bsky.social · Mar 13

Listen to VSE Professor @nathannunn.bsky.social in two recent podcasts, one with @causalinf.bsky.social discussing his career beginnings and how he came to study Economic History and Development... causalinf.substack.com/p/s4e17-nath...
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S4E17: Nathan Nunn, Economic History and Development, University of British Columbia

Welcome to the Mixtape with Scott!

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UBC Economics @ubcvse.bsky.social · Mar 10

Congratulations to Jane Platt on receiving the Wesbrook Scholarship, one of UBC's most prestigious awards!

Wishing her success as she continues her research in public policy!

Read the announcement: economics.ubc.ca/news/vse-stu...

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