Dr. Geoffrey Newman

Biography

Geoffrey Newman is a Sessional Lecturer at the Vancouver School of Economics, University of British Columbia. He previously held the position of Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, and has affiliations with institutions such as Drew University and the London School of Economics. His work has focused on political economy, particularly the role of norms and institutions in economic coordination beyond simple price systems. He has explored how aggregate norms can be informationally efficient and stable, as well as the implications of social instability and decentralized searches. His recent research examines the relationship between economic growth and institutional shocks, advocating for a better understanding of matching efficiency in economic models. Geoffrey is also known for his teaching style, which encourages intellectual creativity and student interest. In addition to his academic pursuits, he is the founder of Vancouver Classical Music, a comprehensive resource for classical music in the city, which features ongoing concert tracking and artist interviews, demonstrating his passion for music journalism alongside his academic career.

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