Department of Economics
Economics is more than numbers—it's about finding the story behind those numbers.
It’s a way of thinking and a set of powerful quantitative and analytic tools that help you understand the impact of the decisions we make every day.
We focus on essential issues like poverty, climate change, housing markets, financial crises, immigration, health care and much more. Our faculty are exploring topics such as doping in sports, ticket sales and resale markets, and the intergenerational impacts of residential schools.
Study economics at UVic
From small class sizes to hands-on and international learning, learn why you should study economics at UVic.
News & stories
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Dr. Pretis provided the statistical analysis for a new study, "Long-term monitoring of active layer thickness confirms global permafrost degradation."
August 26, 2026
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Read Justin Wiltshire's paper, "Hospital Mergers, Healthcare Provider Concentration, and Medical Debt."
August 25, 2026
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Dr. Courty was interviewed by NOW Toronto about the sharp increases in ticket prices for the Croatia vs. Portugal FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match.
June 29, 2026
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Student Profiles: Read about one of our fantastic convocating ECON undergrad students!
June 11, 2026
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Social Sciences Researcher Profile: Dr. Graham Voss, Economics
June 2, 2026
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