Economics is about how individuals, businesses, governments and nations make choices in a world of scarce resources. You will master the analytical tools economists use to shed light on diverse contemporary issues such as inflation, income inequality within and across countries, gender wage gap, trade and globalization, economic development, climate change and market design. Quick […]
The Department of Economics has two computer labs. The undergraduate lab is accessible only to undergrads whose courses require a lab. Not all economics undergrads students are eligible to use the lab. Your instructor will inform you if you are eligible. This lab is located at 1059 Vari Hall, inside the Economics department. The Stan […]
Students unable to write their final exam at the scheduled time or submit their outstanding course work on the last day of the class may request deferred standing. Students are required to submit a form to request a deferred exam in an ECON course. Please refer to the Procedures below. Quick Links Request Deferred Standing […]
Continuing undergraduate students are assigned a time and date to access the registration and enrolment module (REM). Continuing students typically enrol in June/July for Fall/Winter courses, and March for Summer courses. New students typically enrol in April/May. Continuing students should schedule an academic advising appointment before enrolling to ensure they are picking the right courses. […]
Be informed about the policies and procedures followed by the department and University that impact your academic life as a student at York. Quick Links Course Enrolment Find deadlines and other important enrolment information. Deferred Standing Unable to write your final exam or submit coursework? Consider requesting deferred standing. Academic Integrity Our department values academic […]
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours Interested in understanding financial markets and corporate financing? Then this program is for you. You will understand the financial sector and will build your skills in monetary economics, banking, finance and financial data analysis. You will also learn about the economic framework that underpins financial theory. Graduates have gone on to careers in the financial sector or […]
Bachelor of Arts (BA) This program uses economic analysis and statistical methods to deal with management challenges. Our Faculty will teach you the strategic thinking necessary for understanding the role of business and government in the economy and you will learn real world techniques for solving problems with economic elements. After graduating, you may decide to pursue […]
Not sure which courses you need to enrol in to complete the requirements for your degree? The checklists below are intended as guides to help you select which courses you need to take. NOTE: Quick Links Fall 2026 Fall 2025 Fall 2024 Fall 2023 Fall 2022 Fall 2021 Fall 2020 Fall 2014 - Summer 2020
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours The economics program introduces you to the discipline of economic thinking and equips you with the skills to understand contemporary economic problems in a variety of national and international markets. Our graduates have gone on to careers in business and government, graduate training in economics, professional training in business, law and public administration. […]
The economics department hosts weekly seminars led by experts across a variety of fields. All seminars are currently online. Graduate and undergraduate students who are interested in attending seminars should email the organizer directly. Quick Links 2026/2027 Academic Year Gajendran Raveendranathan McMaster University Date: Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PMTopic: Macroeconomics (TBA)Location: VH 1063 Organizers: […]