Dr. Jeffrey Penney

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jeffrey Penney is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Alberta. He specializes in Applied Microeconomics, focusing on areas such as Labour Economics and Law Economics. His research examines the economic implications of common law, analyzing the economic logic underlying legal doctrines and their effects on institutions. He emphasizes applied regression methods in his teaching, offering courses like ECON 378 and ECON 399, where students engage with major topics in econometrics and economic incentives. Dr. Penney is actively involved in education, aiming to enhance students' understanding of economic concepts through practical applications and rigorous analysis.

Research Interests

Courses

ECON 378 - Law Economics ECON 399 - Introductory Econometrics

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management