Dr. René Kirkegaard

Professor

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Biography

René Kirkegaard joined the Department of Economics and Finance at the University of Guelph in 2010. He received his B.A. in Economics from the University of Aarhus in Denmark in 1996, followed by an M.Sc. in Economics from the University of York in England in 2000, and completed his Ph.D. in Economics at the University of Aarhus in 2004. His areas of specialization include Auction Theory, Contract Theory, and Contest Theory. Kirkegaard has published research in notable journals, including Econometrica, Theoretical Economics, and the American Economic Journal: Microeconomics, contributing significantly to the field of economics. He held the Tier II Canada Research Chair at the University of Guelph from 2010 to 2020. His recent work examines the dynamics of economic agents motivated by rewards and punishments, focusing on how success criteria can influence performance in economic scenarios.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Guelph

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:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).