Faculty of Arts
Research project description
Work on topics of your choosing related to philosophy of economics under the supervision of Patricia Marino.
The broader department includes experts in philosophy of science and methodology (Doreen Fraser, Carla Fehr, Katie Plaisance), political philosophy (Jennifer Saul, Laura Mae Lindo, Katy Fulfer, Chris Lowry) and public policy (Mathieu Doucet).
Previous graduate students working with Patricia Marino in this area have focused on professional ethics for economists, pluralism in economic theory, the nature of altruistic preferences, and the economics of privacy rights.
Fields of research
- Philosophy of social science
- Philosophy of formal and agent-based models
- Ethics and economics
- Economic justice and inequality
- Law and economics
Qualifications and ideal student profile
Prospective graduate student researchers must meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements for the programs connected to this opportunity. Visit the program pages using the links on this page to learn more about minimum admission requirements. In addition to minimum requirements, the research supervisor is looking for the following qualifications and student profile.
- Masters or PhD student
- Previous study in economics is not required
Faculty researcher and supervisor
- Patricia Marino
Professor, Philosophy, Faculty of Arts
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Graduate programs connected to this project
Important dates
Research in the Philosophy of Economics is an open and ongoing research opportunity. Expressions of interest can be submitted for any term.