Dr. Ian Irvine

Professor

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Biography

Ian Irvine is a Professor of Economics at Concordia University, where he has been a faculty member since 1978. His research focuses on various public policy issues, particularly those related to tobacco use policy, cannabis legalization, and vaping. He has contributed significantly to the fields of Public Economics, Public Policy, Health Economics, and Microeconomics, with published works in prominent journals such as the Canadian Public Policy and the American Economic Review. Ian has been an academic visitor at institutions including the University of Sydney and the London School of Economics. He is dedicated to education, having developed online courses for students to learn economic principles and has co-authored textbooks that are freely accessible. His work on the economic implications of smoking bans and taxation reflects a commitment to understanding how economic incentives can promote public health.

Research Interests

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.