Dr. Henry Siu

Professor

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Biography

Henry Siu is a Professor at the Vancouver School of Economics and a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research. His research primarily focuses on macroeconomics, analyzing the business cycle and the effects of macroeconomic forces on the labor market. He has held visiting researcher positions at various Federal Reserve Banks, including those in Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Louis, as well as the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Bank of Canada. In recognition of his contributions to macroeconomic research, he received the inaugural Bank of Canada Governor’s Award. Siu earned his PhD from Northwestern University. He is committed to teaching and research in economics, with a detailed list of publications and current research available on his personal website.

Research Interests

Macroeconomics Business Cycles Labor Market

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.