The demand for electricity consumption November 25, 2015
Dr. Latif, Associate Professor of Economics, research uses panel data from the Statistics Canada (1983–2010) to examine the determinants of electricity consumption in Canada. His…
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Does winning a lottery make you happier forever? November 25, 2015
Dr. Latif, Associate Professor of Economics at Thompson Rivers University, used longitudinal data from the Canadian National Population Health Survey (1994-2009), to examined the short…
Does increased income inequality affect health status of people? November 25, 2015
Dr. Latif, Associate Professor of Economics at Thompson Rivers University, used longitudinal data from the Canadian National Population Survey (1994–2006), to examine the impact of…
Recessions don't cause only higher unemployment but they cause depression too. Evidence from Canada November 25, 2015
Dr. Latif, Associate Professor of Economcs at Thompson Rivers University used longitudinal Canadian data from the National Population Health Survey (1994-2006) in order to examine…
Want to be happier? Don't compare your income with others November 25, 2015
Dr. Latif, Associate Professor of Economics at Thompson Rivers University, used data from the Canadian National Population Health Survey (1994–2009), to examine the relationship between…
Does immigration affect housing rent in Canada? November 25, 2015
Dr. Latif research examines the impact of new immigration on housing rent, using Canadian province-level panel data from 1983 to 2010. The statistical evidence suggest…
Banking on poverty: research investigates use of payday loan companies November 19, 2015
While some cities wish to prohibit or limit the clustering of payday loan operations, Thompson Rivers University economist Dr. Laura Lamb wants more attention given…
Is It Time to Raise the Gas Tax? Optimal Gasoline Taxes for Ontario and Toronto November 13, 2015
Dr. Wood research attempts to calculate the optimal (second best) gasoline taxes for Ontario and the Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area (GTHA) under distortionary pre-existing income taxes.…
When a ban is not a ban: The case of BC log exports November 12, 2015
Dr. Wood research uses an economic trade model to evaluate British Columbia's (BC) log export restrictions. His research contradicts previous work which indicated that there are…
MBA students place second in BC competition November 12, 2015
The following article written by Wade Tomko originally appeared in The Omega's Nov. 3 edition. The Omega is TRU's independent student newspaper MBA students place…
Aboriginal Fringe Finance Use and Financial Capabilities: Survey Evidence from a Canadian City November 11, 2015
Dr. Lamb research examined survey data collected in the Canadian city of Kamloops, British Columbia. Data included banking habits and attitudes, socioeconomic characteristics, and financial capability levels…
Women empowerment and infant mortality in Bangladesh November 11, 2015
Dr. Hossain research attempts to investigate the effects of women empowerment on infant mortality in Bangladesh. He used four indicators to measure four dimensions of…
The Canadian tax-free savings account: a programme to help the rich get richer? November 11, 2015
Dr. Hossain and Dr. Lamb examine participation in the Canadian tax-free savings account (TFSA), implemented in 2009, and its potential impact on wealth inequality in…
The Evolution of Overconfidence and Grade Expectations: An Observational Study November 11, 2015
Dr. Hossain and Dr. Tsigaris research explores how grade expectations are formed by two groups of students as they progressively attempt to forecast their final grade.…
Women empowerment and utilization of antenatal care in Bangladesh November 10, 2015
Dr. Hossain and Dr. Hoque conducted a study to examine the role of women empowerment in the utilization of antenatal care in Bangladesh. Using a…
Like solving puzzles? TRU's newest major might be for you November 4, 2015
Search Indeed Canada and you will find over 2,500 jobs for “Supply Chain Management” in all sectors of business. Responding to this demand, TRU…
Exciting new courses develop key leadership skills November 3, 2015
This winter, invest in your leadership potential by enrolling in one (or two) of TRU’s newest course offerings: ORGB 3750 Creativity and Innovation & MNGT…
Standing room only for second Business Kickstart October 30, 2015
It was standing room only in the Mountain Room October 26, as nearly 200 students, staff and community members came out to hear Peter…
Generating entrepreneurial success October 26, 2015
The past year has flown by for the founders of Hummingbird Drones, and the company’s founders are overwhelmed by their success. Chief Executive Officer Robert Atwood…
Lepin awards support graduate students October 8, 2015
Kamloops philanthropist Ken Lepin will present $35,000 in inaugural awards to nine TRU graduate students this evening, in a ceremony recognizing graduate research and business…
