Doug May

Doug May is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Memorial University of Newfoundland, affiliated with both the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Business Administration. He holds a B.Comm and D.Phil. His research focuses on Labour and Demographic Analysis, Applied Production Economics, and Health Economics, with a strong emphasis on regional development, tax policy, and public welfare measurement. He has been a key figure in developing Newfoundland and Labrador's Community Accounts system and has advised provincial and federal governments on economic policy.

He teaches in the MER, MBA, and undergraduate programs, specializing in labour market economics. His career includes roles as Department Head, Editor of the Canadian Economics Association journal, and member of Statistics Canada advisory committees. His work bridges academic research with practical policy applications in taxation, poverty measurement, and macroeconomic modeling.

Education: B.Comm (undergraduate), D.Phil (doctorate).

Research emphasizes well-being determinants, poverty metrics, and the intersection of economics with public policy. His publications span journals like the Review of Economics and Statistics and the Canadian Journal of Economics, focusing on regional economic dynamics and policy implications.

Advising and grants: Over 30 years of collaborative government work, including structural tax reform projects and unemployment analysis. He has led interdisciplinary teams on community accounts and demographic change studies.

Labs/Teams: Active in Statistics Canada advisory roles, the Canadian Economics Association, and the Atlantic Canada Economics Association.