William Huggins

William Huggins is an Assistant Professor in Finance and Business Economics at the DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. His academic work bridges historical and modern financial analyses to provide insight into the forces driving economic change. Huggins focuses on corporate finance, financial history, and the broader economic forces that shape global markets.

His research interests include the dynamics of financial crises, the evolution of monetary systems, and the intersection of policy and market behavior. Huggins is particularly known for his commentary on contemporary financial and economic issues, including tariff policy, inflation dynamics, interest rate impacts, and investment strategies during economic uncertainty.

His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on macroeconomic trends affecting Canada, particularly Canada-US trade relations, inflation dynamics, and the economic impacts of monetary policy. His work analyzes how historical economic patterns inform current challenges, with special attention to consumer behavior during periods of economic stress.

Huggins actively contributes to public discourse on economic matters, frequently providing expert commentary on issues such as tariff threats, inflation trends, and investment strategies during economic uncertainty. His teaching portfolio includes courses in Corporate Finance, The History of Finance, Managerial Economics, and Statistics for Financial Applications.