Dr. Jeffrey Hicks

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jeffrey Hicks is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto specializing in Economic Analysis and Policy. He received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of British Columbia in 2021. His research interests primarily focus on the design and implementation of taxation and transfer systems. Prior to his current position, Hicks was involved with the British Columbia Basic Income Panel as a researcher and served as a visiting researcher at the federal Department of Finance. His work explores the complexities and implications of economic policies, particularly in relation to equity and efficiency in government programs.

Research Interests

Economic Analysis Public Policy Taxation Transfer Systems

Requirements for University of Toronto

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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology