معرفی
Louis-Philippe Beland is an Associate Professor of Economics at Carleton University, Canada, within the Department of Economics under the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Montréal and previously taught at Louisiana State University. His research focuses on applied microeconomics, public, health, and labour economics, with notable contributions on topics such as opioid use impacts, pandemic consequences, and traffic policies.
Education
- B.B.A. (Applied Economics), HEC Montréal (2004–2007)
- M.A. in Economics, University of British Columbia (2007–2008)
- Ph.D. in Economics, University of Montréal (2009–2014)
- Visiting researcher at UC Berkeley (2013)
Research Interests
Beland’s work bridges microeconomics with policy analysis, emphasizing real-world applications. His key areas include:
- Evaluation of healthcare policies and labor market interventions
- Impact of environmental disasters on public health
- Analysis of crime rates linked to urban policies
- Effects of technology on educational outcomes
Awards & Grants
- SSHRC Insight Development Grant ($61,050)
- Public Affairs Research Excellence Chair ($45,000)
- Recipient of multiple teaching awards and research fellowships
Advising & Grants
Beland supervises numerous Ph.D. students and has secured grants totaling over $200,000 for research on pandemic impacts, opioid policies, and labor market dynamics. He also serves on academic committees at Carleton and co-organizes the Ottawa Applied Microeconomics Lab.
Labs/Teams
He collaborates with the Ottawa Applied Microeconomics Lab and frequently presents at international conferences, including the Canadian Economic Association and the Society of Labor Economics.
