Economics Department
Economists are central players in setting government policy — from social programs to economic development. In the private sector, they contribute to market research for new products, evaluate the impact of mergers, and assess tax policy. If you’re interested in human resources, the environment, international development, international financial markets, or money and banking, you might consider a major in Economics.
For course overrides, see the secretary in SB302.
Learn more about majoring in Economics or Honours Economics (BComm or BA)
Learn more about the Master of Applied Economics
Department Chair
Mark Raymond, PhD
Department Secretary
Bernadine M. Halliday
T 902-420-5671
F 902-420-5129
Sobey Building SB302
Economics@smu.ca
bernadine.halliday@smu.ca
Economics Faculty
Ather Akbari
EconomicsProfessor
Chair, Atlantic Research Group on Economics of Immigration, Aging and Diversity
Phone: 902-420-5670
Email: ather.akbari@smu.ca SMU CV
Maryam Dilmaghani
EconomicsAssociate Professor
Phone: 902-491-8651
Email: maryam.dilmaghani@smu.ca SMU CV
Marie-Claire Robitaille-Blanchet
EconomicsPhone: 902 420-5677
Email: MarieClaire.Robitaille@smu.ca SMU CV
Bidyut Talukdar
EconomicsAssociate Professor
Phone: 902-496-8164
Email: bidyut.talukdar@smu.ca SMU CV
There is a Sobey Economics Society for students. For more information about student societies, check with the Saint Mary’s University Students Association.