Freakonomics gives you a different flavour of Economics!
Posted on: July 2, 2012
Steven D. Levitt an economist at the University of Chicago co-authored with a writer Stephen J. Dubner a best selling book titled Freakonomics. The book…
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Gapminder to promote a fact-based world view!
Posted on: July 2, 2012
If you are a teacher and want to build a fact-based world view. I strongly recommend Gapminder. It unveils the beauty of statistics. Gapminder’s mission…
Read moreEconomics at Wikipedia! Search Wiki to help you understand economic concepts and definitions
Posted on: July 2, 2012
If you need assistance with understanding Economics I strongly recommend: Wikipedia! You can learn not only about almost any economic concept you are having difficulty…
Read moreTake an economics course from MIT Open Course Ware. It is free of charge!
Posted on: July 2, 2012
MIT has been a pioneer in offering courses online free of charge! There are numerous graduate and undergraduate courses with lecture notes, assignments and solutions,…
Read moreUpcoming Faculty Presentations at International Conferences
Posted on: July 2, 2012
Laura Lamb has learned that the Western Economic Association International has accepted her paper, co-authored Belayet Hossain, “Aboriginal Labour Force Participation in Canada: Consideration of…
Read moreHELP! Having problem understanding economic concepts?
Posted on: July 2, 2012
Although we have an Economics help center here at TRU to help you with your courses you might require additional assistance. MIT has developed an…
Read moreGet a head start with introduction to Microeconomics!
Posted on: July 2, 2012
Have you ever thought you can take a course at MIT? Yes you can! MIT is now offering an Introduction to Microeconomics course free of…
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Updated: Canada Day Kamloops style | Sarah
Posted on: June 28, 2012
What does Canada Day in Kamloops look like through the eyes of someone from a small town? Find out from Sarah MacMillan, a fourth-year Bachelor…
Read moreHere is how to engage students in Economics!
Posted on: June 27, 2012
Use experiments and games! The origin of experimental classroom games in economics as a method of teaching and exploration dates back to the early to…
Read moreNeed help? Economics at Khan Academy
Posted on: June 26, 2012
Kahn Academy is a free world-class education for anyone anywhere. The Khan Academy is an organization on a mission. It is a not-for-profit organization with…
Read moreDo your assignments and you will do well in your courses!
Posted on: June 26, 2012
Dr. Ehsan Latif and Dr. Stan Miles studied the factors affecting the academic performance of economics students at a small Canadian university using advanced statistical…
Read moreHow do Students’ Perceive Effective Teaching? Ask Dr. Ehsan Latif and Dr. Stan Miles
Posted on: June 26, 2012
Using advanced statistical techniques Dr. Ehsan Latif and Dr. Stan Miles assessed how students value various instructor characteristics and teaching practices. Surveys completed by 387…
Read moreInterested in the Economics of Climate Change? Winter 2013
Posted on: June 26, 2012
Dr. Peter Tsigaris will be offering a new course on the economics of climate change. The course considers efficiency, externalities, public good issues asssociate with climate change well as environmental…
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TRU Applauds National Aboriginal Day
Posted on: June 20, 2012
TRU is committed to maintaining a positive environment where Aboriginal learners can achieve success. On this 16th annual National Aboriginal Day, TRU wishes to applaud…
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Indonesian students off campus 2012
Posted on: June 19, 2012
Guneet Singh, TRU World intern and Bachelor of Journalism Student documents students from the International Islamic Education Council (IIEC) on campus as part of their…
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Indonesian students around campus 2012
Posted on: June 19, 2012
Guneet Singh, TRU World intern and Bachelor of Journalism Student documents students from the International Islamic Education Council (IIEC) on campus as part of their…
Read moreA fun game that illustrates important economic concepts with climate change mitigation
Posted on: June 18, 2012
Laura Lamb and Peter Tsigaris published a paper entitled “Public Good Provision and Fairness Issues for Climate Change Mitigation: A Classroom Experiment” in the Journal…
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TRU Intends to Sign Model License
Posted on: June 18, 2012
TRU Intends to Sign Model License which will give TRU the greatest possible access to high quality learning materials in the most efficient and cost-effective…
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TRU World dispatches from Guneet Singh
Posted on: June 18, 2012
The first of what will be a few dispatches this summer from TRU World intern Guneet Singh. Guneet is in the Bachelor of Journalism program.
Read moreFun game that illustrates the trade-off between production of dirty goods and environmental quality.
Posted on: June 16, 2012
Nancy Carson and Peter Tsigaris published a paper that illustrates environmental issues using the Production Possibility Frontier. It is an easy to design classroom experiment.…
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