The objectives of the Economics Society of Northern Alberta are:
- To promote better understanding and informed public discussion of important economic issues by organizing events that feature prominent presenters; and
- To support academic achievement in economics through provision of scholarships.
Our History
The Economics Society of Northern Alberta has a history that spans more than 40 years in the province of Alberta. In the early 1970s, a group of individuals with experience, training or an interest in economics, began to organize meetings in Edmonton to hear speakers and exchange ideas.
Because an Economics Society of Alberta already existed in Calgary, the Edmonton group affiliated itself with that group as the Economics Society of Alberta, Edmonton Section. In the early 1980s, the Economics Society of Northern Alberta was registered as a separate society.
U of A Students
The Economics Society of Northern Alberta encourages engagement in the discussion of economic issues, and provides scholarships.
Our Board
Executive
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Jeffrey Peter
President
Manager, Research and Analytics
Prairies Economic Development Canada
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Andrea Hagan
Vice President
Health Economist,
Alberta Medical Association
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Raja Bajwa
Past President
Manager, Business Solutions and Analytics, City of Edmonton
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Stephen Dobson
Program Chair
Economic Analyst
Government of Alberta
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Sena Kowalsky
Treasurer
Senior Economist / Policy Analyst,
Prairies Economic Development Canada
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Christine Manipon
Secretary
Analyst, Program Analytics,
Program Effectiveness Branch,
Ministry of Labour,
Government of Alberta
Directors
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Cadence Bergman
Director
Policy and Research Analyst,
Edmonton Chamber of Commerce
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Mel McMillan
Director
Professor Emeritus,
Department of Economics,
University of Alberta
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Dan Wallbank
Director
Senior Economist,
Jobs, Economy and Innovation,
Government of Alberta
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Allan Gilligan
Director
Senior Research Analyst
Ballad
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Joseph Marchand
Director
Professor of Economics
University of Alberta
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Shadi Merhej
Director
Economist
Government of Alberta
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Randy Lucas
Director
Senior Regulatory Analyst
Alberta Utilities Commission
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Honorary Directors
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Rick Szostak
Professor and Chair,
Department of Economics,
University of Alberta
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Rick Hersack
Senior Economist,
SeaQuaLibrium Consulting Corps
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Robert L. Ascah
Research Fellow,
The Parkland Institute