Dr. Yazid Dissou

Professor

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Biography

Yazid Dissou is a Full Professor at the University of Ottawa specializing in economics. His research encompasses economic growth, environmental policies, general equilibrium modeling, international economics, and macroeconomics. He has a Ph.D. in Economics from Laval University, which he obtained in 1996, and an advanced doctorate from Université d'Abidjan. Over the years, Professor Dissou has supervised numerous PhD candidates and published extensively in reputed journals. His recent works include studies on the economic policy responses to terrorism in Tunisia and the analysis of carbon tax benefits for developing economies like Côte d’Ivoire. Professor Dissou teaches a variety of courses including Macroeconomic Theory and applied general equilibrium modeling. He is known for his contributions to understanding the impacts of economic policies on small island countries and regional currency unions in West Africa.

Research Interests

Courses

ECO6120 Macroeconomic Theory IV ECO6110 Introduction to Applied General Equilibrium Modelling Applications International Trade ECO3111 International Trade ECO2142 Macroeconomic Theory ECO6520 Théorie Macroéconomique IV ECO7925 PhD Macroeconomic Theory II

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History