Liam D Kelly

Liam D. Kelly is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Northern British Columbia. His research focuses on applied microeconomics with emphasis on institutional frameworks governing land and natural resources in development contexts. His work investigates how property rights systems and institutional changes impact economic outcomes, particularly in Indigenous communities.

Research explores:

• Land tenure security and investment incentives
• Economic development in First Nations communities
• Impact evaluation of policy interventions
• Historical institutional analysis

Publications analyze the First Nations Land Management Act and its economic consequences, employing rigorous econometric methods to establish causal relationships.