Dr. Stephen Kosempel

Professor

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Biography

Stephen Kosempel joined the Department of Economics and Finance at the University of Guelph in 1999. He received his B.A. (Honours) in Economics from Queen's University in 1993, his M.A. in Economics from the University of Victoria in 1995, and his Ph.D. in Economics from Simon Fraser University in 1999. Kosempel served as Department Chair from January 2012 to June 2022. His research specialization is in macroeconomics, with published works in journals such as the Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, Canadian Journal of Economics, Review of International Economics, and Journal of Development Economics. Kosempel's research interests include Macroeconomics, Economic Development and Growth, and Business Cycles.

Research Interests

Macroeconomics Economic Development and Growth Business Cycles

Experience

Professor

1999-01-01 — Present

University of Guelph - Department of Economics and Finance • Guelph, ON, Canada

Joined the Department of Economics and Finance.

Department Chair

2012-01-01 — 2022-06-01

University of Guelph - Department of Economics and Finance • Guelph, ON, Canada

Served as Department Chair.

Courses

ECON*6020 Macroeconomics Theory ECON*2410 Intermediate Macroeconomics ECON*1100 Introductory Macroeconomics ECON*2310 Intermediate Microeconomics ECON*3600 Macroeconomics Open Economy ECON*4810 Advanced Topics Macroeconomics

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).