Dr. Wendy Dobson

Biography

Wendy Dobson is a Professor Emerita at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, where she has taught since 1990. Her academic career includes roles such as Co-Director of the Institute for International Business and previous positions as Professor and Senior Fellow at the Faculty of Management. Dobson has served as Associate Deputy Minister of Finance in the Canadian government and as President of the C.D. Howe Institute, Canada’s leading independent economic think tank. She has written extensively on the economic relationship between Canada and Asia, publishing over a dozen books and articles, with notable works including "Gravity Shift: Asia’s New Economic Powerhouses Shape the 21st Century" and "Partners and Rivals: The Uneasy Future of China’s Relationship with the United States." Her research interests focus on emerging market economies, economic integration in North America, the international financial system, global governance, and Canadian public policy issues. She is an active member in several international networks, contributing to discussions on Pacific trade development. Beyond her academic contributions, Dobson has been involved in various organizations, including the Canadian Ditchley Foundation and the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, where she participates in shaping policy discussions.

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