Dr. Michel Poitevin

Professor

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Biography

Michel Poitevin is a professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Montreal, where he conducts research at the Interuniversity Research Centre in Quantitative Economics (CIREQ) and the Interuniversity Research and Analysis of Organizations Centre (CIRANO). He earned his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of British Columbia. His research primarily focuses on issues related to hiring commitments in contractual relationships, the potential for renegotiation in environments with private information, and the dynamics of bankruptcy in financial contracts. Poitevin applies decentralized delegation techniques concerning the provision of public goods. He has supervised numerous theses and graduate projects in various areas of economics, including resource economics and public economics. His teaching and supervision responsibilities encompass both doctoral and master's level students, guiding them through complex economic theories and practices.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Montreal

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:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.