Lindsay Tedds

Dr. Lindsay Tedds is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Calgary, holding a PhD from McMaster University. Her research focuses on tax policy, public economics, and policy design with a transdisciplinary lens integrating law, public administration, and intersectionality. She has advised government bodies like the Deputy PM’s Task Force for Women and the Economy and co-authored Basic Income and a Just Society (2023), recognized nationally. Her work emphasizes accessible policy engagement through media commentary, technical reports, and cross-sector partnerships.

Educational Background:

• B.A. Political Science (Carleton University)
• B.A. and M.A. Economics (University of Victoria)
• Ph.D. Economics (McMaster University)

Research Interests: Tax policy, public finance, basic income, gender-based analysis, municipal governance, and tax compliance. Her work bridges academic research with actionable policy solutions, particularly addressing inequality, urban policy challenges, and post-pandemic economic recovery.

Key Contributions: Authored/co-authored over 60 publications, including peer-reviewed articles and policy reports. Notable works include analyses of short-term rental market regulation, pandemic impacts on Canadian women, and disability benefit design. She actively participates in expert panels and public discourse via media appearances, podcasts, and non-partisan testimony.

Awards & Recognition:

• 2023: Purvis Prize Honorable Mention (RSA Canada report)
• 2022: Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal
• 2021: Faculty of Arts Award for Public Engagement

Policy Impact: Collaborates with governments to shape tax reforms, income support programs, and gender-equitable policies. Current projects include property tax solutions for housing affordability and intersectional inequality analysis in tax redistribution.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with the University of Calgary’s Human Dynamics in a Changing World initiative, focusing on policy innovation and societal resilience.