Department of Economics, University of Toronto

08/19/2026

Congratulations to Econ Major and University of St. Michael's College student Lily Jiang. Jiang won the Finances of the Nation Infographic Competition for her work illustrating how tariffs are affecting Canadian consumers. https://newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/lily-jiang-wins-infographic-competition/

08/10/2026

In 2024, the MA in Economics program started offering 5 optional program emphases: Economic Sustainability, Economic Policy and Welfare Analysis, Economic Data Analytics, Finance, Money, Banking, and Research. Here’s the guide to all the options. https://newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/navigating-the-ma-program-exploration-or-emphasis/

07/08/2026

The last time Amedeo Cunsolo visited the Department, it was to pick up the Noah Metz Award for Labour Economics. Now? He's returning to the University of Toronto to pilot Cadentia, a language learning support tool. https://newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/economics-alumnus-launches-language-learning-support-start-up/

06/18/2026

After just 9 to 12 years of postsecondary education, the Department of Economics has to say goodbye to yet another cohort of PhD students. They are all preparing to start their first jobs as people who have earned the highest degree in their field. https://newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/the-program-with-global-demand-phd-placement-announcements/

06/15/2026

Jordi Mondria and his family get competitive about fantasy football. This year, both Professor Mondria and his daughter Marina Mondria Munteis built fantasy football helper websites to help fans use data to get winning results the bragging rights that come with those results. The only question is, who won the Mondria vs. Mondria website development cup? https://newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/mondria-vs-mondria-ai-literacy-through-fantasy-football/

06/03/2026

Maeve Ellis was interested in journalism long before she began her undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto. Rather than enrolling in a journalism program after high school, the class of 2026 grad chose a pair of Faculty of Arts & Science majo...

06/03/2026

Zhengqi Chen started out as a student of Rotman Commerce. After he realized the vast difference between the disciplines of economics and finance early on in his studies, Chen changed his degree plans. The St. Michael's College student will graduate in J...

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Stop by the Economics Reception desk to find resources, learn about how LGBTQ+ rights intersect with economics, and share what means to you! 🌈

05/28/2026

ATTENTION INCOMING STUDENTS: The deadline to register for First-Year Learning Communities is 2 July!

Join a First-Year Learning Community (FLC)
Starting at U of T this fall? Build connections and set yourself up for success by joining a First-Year Learning Community (FLC). FLCs are small groups of first-year students who meet weekly, in person, to connect, learn and support one another during the transition to university.

Why join an FLC?
· Gain tips for academic success
· Build meaningful friendships
· Feel more confident in your first year
· Earn a transcript notation

This free co-curricular program is open to all incoming Arts & Science students. FLCs are especially valuable for students looking to build community early, including international, Indigenous, Black, commuter, first-generation and access program students.

Applications are open from June 2 to July 2, 2026. Apply at UofT.me/FLCs. For questions, email [email protected].