Dr. Lars Osberg

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Biography

Lars Osberg is a prominent economist whose research focuses on labour economics, income and wealth distribution, social exclusion, poverty measurement, and economic well-being. He has significantly contributed to the understanding of economic insecurity and its implications for health and societal welfare. Osberg has served as a Professor in the Department of Economics at Dalhousie University since 1985, having been promoted to University Research Professor in 2005. His extensive teaching experience and leadership roles have helped shape economic education at Dalhousie. Osberg's work includes a variety of published articles addressing complex issues like job insecurity and mental health, as well as the dynamics of economic insecurity and obesity. He has received several accolades, including the Galbraith Prize from the Progressive Economics Forum in 2014 and the Mike McCracken Award from the Canadian Economics Association in 2015. His academic credentials include a PhD and M.Phil. from Yale University and a BA with Honours from Queen's University. Osberg is dedicated to improving the understanding of economic factors affecting social dynamics and health outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Dalhousie University • Halifax, NS, Canada

Professor in the Department of Economics, focusing on labour economics and social policy.

McCulloch Professor of Economics

— Present

Dalhousie University • Halifax, NS, Canada

Held the position of McCulloch Professor, specializing in economic well-being and measurement.

Associate Professor

— Present

Dalhousie University • Halifax, NS, Canada

Served as Associate Professor in the Department of Economics.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Dalhousie University • Halifax, NS, Canada

Started as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics.

Awards

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Galbraith Prize

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Mike McCracken Award

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Doug Purvis Memorial Prize