Environmental economist, occasional blogger, and faculty at the University of British Columbia.
Vancouver, Canada
Joined July 2007
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We (Food and Resource Economics) are looking for an assistant professor in natural resource economics. Joint with #UBCForestry, this is a part of our Black Faculty Cohort Hiring Initiative. Please circulate widely and encourage all those eligible to apply.
#UBCForestry and @ubcLFS is hiring for an Assistant Professor in Natural Resource Economics!
💼 Read more about the position: bit.ly/4eCKKmj
Some European nations, such as France, Britain and Germany, as well as Canada, have feebly protested Israeli actions, especially since it breached the cease-fire in March....
I’m a Genocide Scholar. I Know It When I See It. nytimes.com/2025/07/15/opini…
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In fact, going back to 2000 AB has seen almost no growth in GDP/person. BC (not short of immigrants!) Has been doing great on GDP/person this century. – at Toronto, Ontario
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Mike's data is correct (of course) but I wouldn't so quickly tag this as an immigration-driven thing. Check which provinces have been pulling up GDP/person over this time period, and which ones dragging us down. – at Mississauga, Ontario
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A recent talk by Terry Tao on Machine-Assisted Proofs. This is a great overview of the impact of proof assistants, machine learning, and LLMs on mathematicians' ability to do to tackle (and formulate) mathematical conjectures.
youtu.be/5ZIIGLiQWNM?si=NDcl…
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Timely & Relevant! My research shows how US import protection—especially in markets with few firms—can fuel monopolies and hurt consumers. With new tariff threats on 🇨🇦, it's crucial to understand how US consumers bear the cost. Read more: 🔗 core.ac.uk/download/pdf/6397… #TradePolicy #Tariffs #Econ
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Musk's platform suspended @ThePenthouse604 because they posted a picture of their club sign which reads "Forever neighbours, never neighbors". A simple fact, aimed at Trump and MAGA.
This was considered "hateful content" 🤦♂️.
"It's the way we do the math" that keeps us from recognizing the long term benefits of species protection. Northern Right Whales need protection.
cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scot…
Sorry to bring you this on the first day of 2025.
seattletimes.com/seattle-new…
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In a world where political success seems to depend so much on intrigue, dissimulation, and subterfuge, how did a person such as former Indian PM Manmohan Singh make it to the top? asks @kaushikcbasu. bit.ly/49X3xb4
Climate change related species declines. The common Murre, lost almost 4 million birds during the pacific blob 2014-16. No significant recovery since. cnn.com/2024/12/26/science/a…
A nice story of the rebound of bluefin tuna in here as well. bbc.com/future/article/20241…
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A huge congratulations to the recipients of the Peter Wall Legacy Awards! 🎉 Proudly celebrating Michelle Tseng (@username_1) and Kathryn Harrison (@ProfKHarrison) for their excellent Work! 👏 walllegacyawards.ubc.ca/awar… #UBC
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@airindia
Thank you for responding. These issues affect all passengers, especially our elders on the Vancouver-Delhi route. I encourage you to address these systemic problems openly & outline steps to improve maintenance, hygiene, and safety #IndianDiaspora #SouthAsian @OmniFDN
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To Air India: My recent flights (AI186 & AI185) between Vancouver and Delhi were horrendous. Planes in disrepair, unhygienic conditions, safety hazards. Urgent improvements needed for passenger safety! #PassengerSafety @airindia @TataCompanies @Transport_gc @CTA_gc @MoCA_GoI @DGCAIndia docs.google.com/document/d/e…
The deadline is Nov 15th, 2024. Please circulate widely.
We (Food and Resource Economics) are looking for an assistant professor in natural resource economics. Joint with #UBCForestry, this is a part of our Black Faculty Cohort Hiring Initiative. Please circulate widely and encourage all those eligible to apply.
Sumeet Gulati retweeted
We (Food and Resource Economics) are looking for an assistant professor in natural resource economics. Joint with #UBCForestry, this is a part of our Black Faculty Cohort Hiring Initiative. Please circulate widely and encourage all those eligible to apply.
#UBCForestry and @ubcLFS is hiring for an Assistant Professor in Natural Resource Economics!
💼 Read more about the position: bit.ly/4eCKKmj
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The BC yellow cricket team playing against Alberta
There is only one white player - not only in the team but the whole Canadian cricket league.
Most players are 2nd generation immigrants from Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh @MeralomaCricket @CanadaCricket
