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Thomas Klassen is a Professor at the School of Public Policy and Administration, York University. His work focuses on Canadian and comparative labor market policies, income security, pension and retirement policies, and East Asian politics. He holds a PhD in Public Policy and an MSc in Urban & Regional Planning from the University of Toronto, along with a Graduate Diploma in Public Administration from Carleton University.
- External Appointments: Communications Officer, York University Faculty Association
- Appointed to Toronto Committee of Adjustment (City of Toronto Council)
His research explores aging populations, retirement policy reform, and global public policy trends. Recent publications include Policy Analysis in South Korea and Ageing in Asia-Pacific: Interdisciplinary and Comparative Perspectives, alongside edited volumes on North Korea and contemporary Korean culture.
Key themes from his recent work include labor market dynamics, pension sustainability, and comparative studies of Canada and East Asian nations. He coordinates the North Korea Summer School and teaches annual study abroad courses in Seoul, South Korea.
