Tom Barbiero

Tom Barbiero is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Toronto Metropolitan University. His research focuses on economic history, international institutions, and comparative economic systems. He has authored influential textbooks in microeconomics and macroeconomics, including the 16th Canadian editions of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics (McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 2022). His work frequently examines cross-national comparisons, such as Canada-Italy public sector dynamics and China-India development trajectories. Barbiero holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto (1986) and has been affiliated with Toronto Metropolitan University since at least 1991.

Research interests emphasize long-term economic transformations, institutional impacts on growth, and policy analysis. Recent studies explore healthcare efficiency disparities, historical industrial policies, and the role of capital goods trade in global macroeconomic linkages. His publications span journals like Review of Economic Analysis and Journal of European Economic History.