Colin Stewart

Colin Stewart is a Professor and Associate Chair of Graduate Studies in the Department of Economics at the University of Toronto. He holds a Ph.D. (2007), M.Phil. (2005), and M.A. (2003) from Yale University, and earlier degrees from McGill and Queen's Universities.

• Ph.D. in Economics, Yale University (2007)
• M.Phil. in Economics, Yale University (2005)
• M.A. in Economics, Yale University (2003)
• M.Sc. in Economics, McGill University (2001)
• B.Sc.H. in Economics, Queen's University (1998)

His research focuses on microeconomic theory, behavioral economics, and rational inattention. He investigates how individuals process information under constraints, strategic decision-making in dynamic environments, and incentive-compatible mechanisms in testing and forecasting.

His publications span journals like Econometrica and American Economic Review, addressing topics such as attention allocation, costly reporting, and adaptive testing. Recent work (2025) examines belief elicitation and participation payment dynamics.

• American Economic Review, Excellence in Refereeing Award, 2013
• George Trimis Prize for Distinguished Dissertation in Economics, Yale University, 2008