Andreas Pollak

Andreas Pollak is an Associate Professor and Graduate Supervisor in Economics at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Arts and Science. His research focuses on macroeconomic dynamics, quantitative methodologies, and labor market policies. He investigates how unemployment insurance systems impact business cycles and human capital development, while also exploring the relationship between R&D investment and economic growth.

Research interests include:

• Macroeconomic modeling of unemployment
• Quantitative analysis of labor markets
• Impact of employment insurance on skill retention
• R&D-driven economic convergence

His publications demonstrate consistent focus on labor economics and growth theory, utilizing advanced econometric techniques to analyze policy impacts across diverse economic contexts. Recent work examines technological innovation's role in sustainable development.

Dr. Pollak actively supervises graduate students in economics and contributes to departmental leadership through his graduate supervision role.