Dr. Barry Lesser

Professor

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Biography

Barry Lesser is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Economics at Dalhousie University. His academic career began at the University of New Brunswick Saint John as a Lecturer before holding various positions at Dalhousie University from Assistant Professor to Professor since 1993. He has directed significant research projects, including the Baltic Economic Management Training Project and the Canada-Ukraine Baltic Economic Management Training Project. His research interests primarily focus on economic transitions in Central and Eastern Europe, structural adjustments in developing countries, the role of the European Union, and community development economics. Over the years, he has supervised numerous graduate students, guiding their research on topics such as social cost-benefit analysis, economic development, and trade patterns. Lesser has published several works addressing globalization, trade flows, and the impact of government policies and market liberalization on developing economies. He is active in academic circles and contributes to discussions on the intersection of economics and public policy.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1993-09-01 — Present

Dalhousie University • Halifax, NS

Taught courses in economics and supervised graduate research.

Associate Professor

1979-09-01 — 1993-08-31

Dalhousie University • Halifax, NS

Lectured and conducted research in economic policies.

Assistant Professor

1973-09-01 — 1979-08-31

Dalhousie University • Halifax, NS

Conducted research and taught introductory economics courses.

Lecturer

1972-09-01 — 1973-08-31

UNB Saint John • Saint John, NB

Taught economics.