Bryan Paterson

Dr. Bryan Paterson is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC), where he has been affiliated since 2006. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of Western Ontario, and an MA and PhD in Economics from Queen's University. His research focuses on economic growth and development, technological change, and the influence of institutions and conflict on development trajectories.

Education Background:

• BA in Economics, University of Western Ontario
• MA in Economics, Queen's University
• PhD in Economics, Queen's University

Research Interests: Dr. Paterson examines how institutional frameworks and conflict dynamics shape economic progress. He explores the interplay between technological innovation and economic systems, emphasizing the need for broader perspectives on innovation's role in endogenous growth models. His work also addresses security-related trade-offs in military and civilian R&D investments.

Awards: None explicitly listed in the provided text.

Advising & Grants: No student advisees or grant details are mentioned. He serves as a research associate with the Chair in Defence Management Studies at Queen's University, contributing to interdisciplinary military and economic policy research.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Queen's University's Defence Management Studies team to analyze defense-related economic challenges and institutional dynamics.