The Society of Undergraduates in Economics (SUE) is expanding its executive and director team for the upcoming year. We’re looking for motivated, reliable students who want to gain real skills, experiences , and the opportunity to shape one of the most active academic societies on campus. These roles are hands-on and impact-driven. You’ll be directly involved in planning events, building partnerships, and strengthening SUE’s presence both within the Department of Economics a

Why is trade between Canadian provinces sometimes more difficult than trade abroad? ​Despite being one of the world’s most open economies, Canada continues to face persistent interprovincial trade barriers - rules that restrict labour mobility, constrain competition, and fragment the national market. These barriers generate real efficiency losses, raise consumer prices, and limit long-run economic growth. Understanding their legal and economic foundations is essential for stu

Topic: How can simple behavioural nudges improve participation in social programs and shape better policy outcomes? Professor Rob Oxoby (Economics) explores insights from behavioural and experimental economics through his work with the Calgary Community Court, highlighting how small interventions can meaningfully impact engagement, completion rates, and long-term outcomes. Date & Time:  December 1, 2025, 5–6 PM Location:  Hunter Student Commons (HNSC 122) Click here to regist

Topic: Why Canada’s productivity growth is low and how misallocation contributes to it Speakers: Dr. Trevor Tombe & Dr. Sonja (Yu) Chen, University of Calgary Format: 30-minute lecture 15-minute discussion 15-minute Q&A Key Themes: How misallocation affects productivity growth How capital and labour are distributed across firms/sectors Policy and institutional barriers to efficient resource allocation Lessons for improving efficiency and long-run prosperity Date & Time: No

Thursday, November 20 th , 2025 | Bank and Baron P.U.B.   125 8 Ave SW| 6-8 PM Click here to register: https://luma.com/1fkrywsr?tk=K9tcSw Dress Code: Business Formal Itinerary • 6:00 PM — Check-In • 6:15 PM — 30-minute Panel Discussion + Q&A • 7:00–8:00 PM — Open Networking + Appetizers

RSVP here: https://luma.com/siecepdj OCTOBER, 28TH Location: 3rd Floor, ENG Building Time: 1:15pm - 4pm FREE FOR SUE MEMBERS!

Register here: https://luma.com/lqh4wb2m EVENT DETAILS Date: Thursday, October 30 Time: 6:00- 8:30 PM Location: Bank and Baron, Chandelier Room 125 8 Ave SW. Calgary_ AB T2P 1B4 Dress Code: Business Casual Appetizers and two drinks included in ticket price!

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