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W. Craig Riddell is a Professor Emeritus at the Vancouver School of Economics, University of British Columbia. He has published widely on topics such as labour economics, labour relations, public policy, income inequality, education, skill formation, unemployment, social programs, immigration, and unionization. Professor Riddell has also served as the Head of UBC’s Department of Economics and was the Past-President of the Canadian Economics Association. He directed the Canadian Labour Market Skills Research Network and received numerous accolades, including the Mike McCracken Award for his contributions to labour market data and the Doug Purvis Memorial Prize. His research employs rigorous methodologies to investigate the causal relationships in education and labour market transitions as well as the implications of various policies affecting unemployment and earnings inequalities. Riddell's studies often utilize instrumental variables and focus on distinct groups within the labour force to uncover insights that can inform both academic understanding and policy decisions in Canada.
Vancouver School of Economics, UBC • Vancouver, BC
served as Head of UBC’s Department of Economics; contributed to various research initiatives and publications in labour economics.
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