معرفی
Vera Brencic is a Professor of Economics at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Arts, specializing in Labor Economics and Industrial Organization. She holds a position in the Economics Department and teaches courses such as Introduction to Labor Economics and Personnel Economics. Her research focuses on employer search behavior, online recruitment practices, and labor market frictions, with notable contributions on employment websites' competitive dynamics and the impact of technology on hiring. Dr. Brencic's work addresses topics like wage posting, skill mismatch in globalized markets, and policy interventions in labor markets. She is based at the Tory Building in Edmonton, Alberta.
Research Interests:
- Labor Economics (primary focus on employer search theory and personnel economics)
- Industrial Organization (analysis of two-sided markets and online platforms)
- Digital Transformation in Recruitment: Examining how technology reshapes employer practices and labor market efficiency.
Teaching:
- ECON 331: Introduction to Labor Economics
- ECON 334: Personnel Economics
- ECON 999: Directed Research Project (graduate level).
Recent Research Trends:
Her 2024 studies explore employer demand for personality traits, distribution of vacancies by firm size, and regulatory impacts on online labor platforms. Earlier work includes landmark analyses of Craigslist's market entry effects (2016) and employer responses to search costs (2010).
Advising & Grants:
While no advisees are listed, her research is supported by studies on employer behavior funded through various channels. Ongoing projects include investigations into tariffs reductions' impact on labor markets and data protection regulations' effects on employment websites.
