Heather Eckert

Heather Eckert is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Economics at the University of Alberta. She holds a Honors BA from the University of Alberta, and an MA and PhD from the University of British Columbia. Her research focuses on the intersection of policy-making and regulated entities, with a specialization in environmental economics. Key interests include the enforcement mechanisms of environmental regulations, the role of public complaints in compliance, and innovative sentencing approaches in Alberta's regulatory frameworks.

• Education:
• Honors BA, University of Alberta
• MA, University of British Columbia
• PhD, University of British Columbia

Her work examines how warnings and public reporting mechanisms shape regulatory outcomes, with current projects exploring creative sentencing models in environmental policy contexts. Despite no listed publications or awards in the provided text, her role as Director of Graduate Studies underscores her institutional leadership in economics education.