Dr. Jack Favilukis

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jack Favilukis is an Associate Professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, specializing in finance. His research primarily focuses on the dynamics of consumption, production-based asset pricing, heterogeneity, inequality, incomplete markets, and real estate. He has co-authored several influential publications, including papers on the welfare implications of affordable housing and labor obligations' effects on credit risk. Dr. Favilukis completed his M.Phil. and Ph.D. at New York University, where he developed a strong foundation in economic theory and finance. He has contributed to notable journals such as the Review of Economic Studies and the American Economic Review, demonstrating his engagement with both theoretical and empirical finance. Additionally, he teaches courses on applied financial markets, shaping the next generation of finance professionals. His broad research interests reflect a commitment to understanding the complexities of financial markets and their interactions with social policies.

Research Interests

Courses

Applied Financial Markets

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.