Dr. Tristan Skolrud

Associate Professor

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Biography

Tristan Skolrud is an Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. His research program primarily focuses on farm-level decision making, particularly in relation to agri-environmental policy and the adoption of new technologies and production practices. He employs various methodologies, including constructing and simulating theoretical models to investigate potential future policy changes, and using structural microeconometrics to analyze farm responses to external changes. Skolrud holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Washington State University, and is recognized for his contributions through several awards, such as the Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics Outstanding Journal Article Award and the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. He also has served as the Honourary President of the AgBio Students Association and is an accomplished article reviewer for the Journal of Agricultural Resource Economics.

Research Interests

Awards

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Outstanding Journal Article Award

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Outstanding Published Paper Award

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Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

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Honourary President

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Outstanding Article Reviewer

Courses

AREC 315: Application of Microeconomic Theory in Agriculture AREC 322: Agricultural Business Investment Analysis Finance Risk AREC 820: Applied Microeconomic Theory

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

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:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.