معرفی
Torsten Søchting Jaccard is an Assistant Professor at the Vancouver School of Economics, University of British Columbia. Previously, he served as the International Economics Postdoctoral Fellow at Dartmouth College. He completed his PhD in Economics at the University of Toronto in 2022, following an undergraduate degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering from UBC. His research focuses on international trade, employing empirical methods to analyze consumer demand for imported goods and the economic forces shaping trade-related welfare. His work integrates micro-data to explore globalization’s impacts on consumption patterns.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of British Columbia
- Master of Arts in Economics, University of Toronto
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics, University of Toronto (2022)
Research Interests
Jaccard’s research bridges empirical economics and international trade policy. He examines how immigration influences import demand, tariff pass-through mechanisms, and the viability of fossil fuel projects under climate constraints. His work emphasizes data-driven analysis of trade’s micro-level effects, including consumer substitution behaviors and welfare outcomes.
Awards & Grants
No awards or grants explicitly mentioned in provided texts.
Professional Background
Prior to academia, Jaccard worked at Navius Research, Inc., an energy policy modeling firm. His current position integrates teaching and research at UBC, with a focus on trade dynamics and globalization’s socio-economic implications.
