Dr. Katherine Wagner

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Katherine Wagner is an Assistant Professor at the Vancouver School of Economics. Her research primarily focuses on Environmental Economics, with an emphasis on Environmental Energy Economics and Public Finance. She employs a range of empirical tools to study questions related to environmental externalities, climate change, and natural resources. Katherine completed her PhD in Economics at Yale University, which provided her with a strong foundation to address critical issues in her fields of study. In her teaching, she emphasizes the importance of research and aims to engage students with real-world economic problems.

Research Interests

Environmental Economics Environmental Energy Economics Public Finance

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.