Political economy

PhD alum Pascale Massot wins Peter Katzenstein Book Prize

PhD alum Pascale Massot wins Peter Katzenstein Book Prize

The prize recognizes an outstanding first book in international relations, comparative politics, or political economy.

Prof. Vince Hopkins receives 2024-25 Stone Research Grant for study on job search behaviour

Prof. Vince Hopkins receives 2024-25 Stone Research Grant for study on job search behaviour

Hopkins and postdoc Christian Schimpf explore how negative financial shocks impact job search behaviour across different wealth-income groups in his study.

Dr. Stewart Prest warns Trump’s proposed tariffs could push Canada into recession

Dr. Stewart Prest warns Trump’s proposed tariffs could push Canada into recession

Dr. Stewart Prest warns Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada could trigger a recession or depression.

Dr. Stewart Prest highlights creative strategies for Canada amid Trump’s tariff demands

Dr. Stewart Prest highlights creative strategies for Canada amid Trump’s tariff demands

Dr. Stewart Prest advises Canada to take Trump’s tariff threats seriously but not literally, urging a strategic and creative response.

Dr. Stewart Prest spoke about Canada’s reliance on U.S. trade and B.C. Premier David Eby’s approach to tariffs.

Dr. Stewart Prest spoke about Canada’s reliance on U.S. trade and B.C. Premier David Eby’s approach to tariffs.

Dr. Stewart Prest stresses the importance of a clear and comprehensive provincial strategy in response to U.S. tariff threats.

Dr. Stewart Prest and Prof. Maxwell Cameron discuss the impact of Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on B.C.

Dr. Stewart Prest and Prof. Maxwell Cameron discuss the impact of Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on B.C.

Dr. Stewart Prest and Prof. Maxwell Cameron explore the impact of Trump’s 25% tariff on B.C. and Canada’s possible responses.

Dr. Kai Ostwald on Canada’s strategic trade expansion with ASEAN: Opportunities for growth in the Indo-Pacific

Dr. Kai Ostwald on Canada’s strategic trade expansion with ASEAN: Opportunities for growth in the Indo-Pacific

Dr. Kai Ostwald discusses Canada’s expanding trade opportunities with ASEAN, highlighting the region’s growing population and economic potential.

Dr. Stewart Prest comments on the perception vs. reality of BC’s falling rents

Dr. Stewart Prest comments on the perception vs. reality of BC’s falling rents

Dr. Stewart Prest comments on the BC rental market, noting a disconnect between reported rent declines and residents’ experiences.

Dr. Kathryn Harrison mentions how the political discourse around the carbon tax is misleading Canadians

Dr. Kathryn Harrison mentions how the political discourse around the carbon tax is misleading Canadians

Dr. Kathryn Harrison clarifies misconceptions about Canada’s carbon tax, emphasizing its role in reducing emissions and aiding low-income households.

Dr. Calla Hummel joins UBC Political Science as Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics of the Global South

Dr. Calla Hummel joins UBC Political Science as Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics of the Global South

The Department of Political Science is delighted to announce that Dr. Calla Hummel will join the University of British Columbia as an Assistant Professor on July 1, 2024.