Brian McCaig

Brian McCaig is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University, affiliated with the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics. His research focuses on globalization, labour markets, and firms in low- and middle-income countries, particularly Vietnam. Key themes include structural change, poverty reduction, inequality, informality, and the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI). He examines how international trade agreements and policies influence economic development and social outcomes in these regions.

McCaig’s work emphasizes empirical analysis of Vietnam’s economic transformation, including topics like export expansion, migration patterns, and household decision-making. His studies often address the interplay between global markets and local economies, with a focus on how trade liberalization affects employment, education, and business formalization. He also explores structural change dynamics in countries like Botswana and Vietnam, analyzing transitions from agriculture to non-agricultural sectors.

His research outputs include peer-reviewed articles in journals such as VoxDevLit and GLM| LIC Working Papers, covering topics from export-driven human capital investment to the long-term employment effects of trade policies. His findings contribute to policy debates on fostering equitable economic growth in low-income nations.

McCaig holds a Ph.D. (implied from CV) and is accessible via bmccaig@wlu.ca. His office is located in LH3004, and he maintains a personal website at sites.google.com/site/briandmccaig.