Dr. Frederik Noack

Associate Professor

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Biography

Frederik Noack is an Associate Professor of Food Resource Economics at the Vancouver School of Economics. He holds the position of Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Environmental Economics and is an Associate Member of the Vancouver School of Economics. His research focuses on the interaction between economic development and the environment, particularly how improved market access and property rights impact rural welfare and natural resources such as forests and fish stocks while also addressing biodiversity concerns. Noack's academic contributions are aimed at understanding the dynamics of resource management and its implications for sustainable development.

Research Interests

Food Resource Economics Environmental Economics Economic Development Market Access Property Rights Rural Welfare Natural Resources Biodiversity

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.