Dr. Paul Beaudry

Professor

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Biography

Paul Beaudry is a Professor at the Vancouver School of Economics at the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on various aspects of macroeconomics, including business cycles, inflation, financial markets, and the macroeconomic effects of technological change and globalization. He has held faculty positions at prestigious institutions such as Oxford University, Boston University, and Université de Montréal, and has been a visiting Professor at MIT and the Paris-Sorbonne. Additionally, he served as Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada from February 2019 to August 2023. Beaudry has a Ph.D. from Princeton University and specializes in teaching macroeconomics to undergraduate and graduate students. His work has significantly contributed to our understanding of how labor market dynamics and technological advancements impact economic performance, particularly through his use of empirical research methods.

Research Interests

Macroeconomics Business Cycles Inflation Financial Markets Technological Change Globalization Labor Market Dynamics

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver

Teaching macroeconomics to undergraduate and graduate students and conducting research in macroeconomic theory.

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.