Sherry Yu

Associate Professor Sherry Yu teaches economics at New College, where she has observed a significant surge in student interest since 2014. She emphasizes fostering open discourse and critical thinking in a narrative-evaluation-based academic environment. Her research focuses on inflation dynamics and economic theory, collaborating with colleagues like Tarron Khemraj. Born in China and raised in Canada, Yu earned her PhD in economics from Boston University after studying finance at the University of Toronto.

• Education:
• Bachelor's in Finance, University of Toronto
• PhD in Economics, Boston University

Yu's recent work explores inflation's societal impacts and educational policy. She advocates for balanced viewpoints in economics education, addressing challenges like declining student motivation and ideological clashes. Her 2024 publication in the Eastern Economic Journal highlights research achievements uncommon in liberal arts institutions.

While no formal grants or awards are noted, Yu continues advancing economic education through innovative teaching methods and interdisciplinary collaboration.