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Prof. Kenneth Carlaw is a Professor of Economics at the University of British Columbia's Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. His research focuses on evolutionary economics applied to historical technological change, sustainable economic growth, and policy analysis. He holds a PhD from Simon Fraser University (2000) and previously held academic roles at the University of Canterbury.
- Education:
- PhD in Economics, Simon Fraser University (2000)
His research interests include general purpose technologies (GPTs), climate justice policy, and the theoretical implications of evolutionary vs classical economic models. He co-authored the award-winning book Economic Transformations (2005), which won the 2006 Joseph Schumpeter Prize. Recent work explores green job potential in British Columbia and methodology for innovation policy assessment funded by Canada's Treasury Board Secretariat.
His publications span evolutionary economics, productivity measurement, and technology policy, with notable contributions to understanding GPT-driven growth processes and policy frameworks for sustainable development. He leads research streams on climate justice and green economy transitions, funded by SSHRC and CIGI grants.
- Awards:
- 2006 Joseph Schumpeter Prize (for Economic Transformations)
Prof. Carlaw's advising and grants include SSHRC CURA funding for climate justice research (2010-2015) and Treasury Board projects on innovation spillover measurement. He collaborates closely with institutions like the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) on policy-relevant research.
His work bridges macroeconomic analysis with practical policy design, emphasizing historical context and structural economic dynamics in addressing contemporary challenges like climate change and wealth distribution.
