Eric Howe

Eric Howe is Professor of Economics at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Arts and Science, where he also serves as Graduate Supervisor. His research focuses on economic issues affecting Indigenous communities, particularly in Saskatchewan and Arctic regions, with emphasis on policy-relevant analysis of income disparities and demographic impacts.

Research Focus:

• Indigenous economic development and policy analysis
• Economic forecasting and demographic modeling
• Charitable giving patterns and motivations
• Regional economic structures in northern Canada

Key publications analyze Aboriginal economic gaps in Saskatchewan, projecting population impacts on provincial economies, and examining service sector transformations. His methodological approaches include input-output modeling, econometric analysis, and regional structural change frameworks.

Professional Service: Contributes to understanding Native participation in northern development through interdisciplinary collaborations with anthropologists and policymakers. Research on fur trapping economies in NWT established foundations for community-based resource management.