We’re excited that you’re considering one of the programs offered by York University’s Department of Economics as the next step in your education. Explore what our programs have to offer by joining one or more of our introductory economics courses online and connect with our faculty, staff and students in person at the Spring Open House on the Keele Campus.
Virtual Econ Campus Tour
March 16 - 19, 2026
Join one or more of our introductory economics courses during the week of March 16, 2026 to experience what Economics at York University is like!
To give you a better sense of the sessions, check out the program for the tour.
Register for the Virtual Econ Tour and let us know which sessions you plan to attend, so we can plan ahead. Once we receive your completed form, we will send you an email with instructions on how to join the chosen session(s) virtually.
Join us In-Person at the Keele Campus: Spring Open House
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Tour our campus facilities and residences and connect with professors, students and staff from the Department of Economics. Discover why studying economics is exciting today and what to expect when you enrol in one of our programs. Explore the wealth of resources we offer, get a glimpse of student life at York, and learn about the diverse career opportunities your degree can unlock. Bring your questions – we’re here to provide answers!
Program Overview
| Date | Time | Session Name |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, March 16 | 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. | Macroeconomics Class |
| Tuesday, March 17 | 8:30 - 9:20 a.m. | Macroeconomics Class |
| 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. | Microeconomics Class | |
| Thursday, March 19 | 9:30 - 10:20 a.m. | Macroeconomics Class |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. | Microeconomics Class |
Microeconomics Class: Pricing for Profits in Imperfect Competition
Tuesday, March 17, 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. (EST)
Thursday, March 19, 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. (EST)
Prof. Jinyue Li & Prof. Mir Ahasan Kabir
How do you find the combination of price and quantity sold that yields the greatest profits? And what about the competition – what product substitutes are available, how many other businesses are you competing against, and what barriers are keeping out new competitors? In this class, we will discuss how to make smart business choices about price and quantity.
This is a regular class offered to our first-year students as part of our introductory microeconomics course. It involves interactive iClicker questions that only registered students can respond to.
Welcome to your first economics class at York!
Macroeconomics Class: Money, Monetary Policy and the Bank of Canada
Monday, March 16, 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. (EST)
Tuesday, March 17, 8:30 - 9:20 a.m. (EST)
Thursday, March 19, 9:30 - 10:20 a.m. (EST)
Prof. Sadia Malik, Prof. Gordana Colby & Prof. Jinyue Li
Ever wondered how money works and who controls it? Discover how the Bank of Canada uses monetary policy to shape interest rates, inflation, and the overall economy. In this class, you will explore how economists analyze monetary policy and why those decisions matter in our daily lives.
This is a regular class offered to our first-year students as part of their introductory macroeconomics course. It involves interactive iClicker questions that only registered students can respond to.
Welcome to your first economics class at York!
Questions?
Don’t hesitate to reach out to lapsecon@yorku.ca with any questions you may have. We look forward to meeting you!