Dr. Lindsay Tedds

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Biography

Lindsay M. Tedds is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Calgary. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Carleton University, a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Victoria, and a Ph.D. in Economics from McMaster University. Before entering academia, she held positions in the Government of Canada and municipal government, focusing on legal analysis, public economics, and policy implementation. Her primary research areas include tax policy, public economics, public policy design, and implementation, employing a transdisciplinary approach that incorporates economics, law, and public administration. Her work covers topics such as municipal public finance, urban policy, inequality, basic income support programs, and gender-based analysis. Lindsay's goal is to make significant academic contributions that influence Canadian policymaking and ensure her research is accessible to a broader audience beyond traditional economics. She publishes extensively in peer-reviewed journals and engages in knowledge-mobilization initiatives, collaborating with decision makers and the public. Lindsay is also an active public commentator and has contributed to various media outlets, providing expert testimony and participating in discussions on public policy.

Research Interests

Awards

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Faculty of Arts Award for Public Engagement

2021-01-01
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Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal

2022-01-01
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Honourable Mention, Purvis Prize

2023-01-01

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.