Jason Dean
Instructor Lazaridis School of Business and Economics Economics Waterloo, Ontario jadean@wlu.ca
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Bio/Research
Jason Dean serves as Contract Teaching Faculty at Wilfrid Laurier University and holds an assignment professor role at King's University College in London, Ontario. He earned his PhD in Economics from McGill University, followed by a Master's degree from the University of Guelph and an undergradu...
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Bio/Research
Jason Dean serves as Contract Teaching Faculty at Wilfrid Laurier University and holds an assignment professor role at King's University College in London, Ontario. He earned his PhD in Economics from McGill University, followed by a Master's degree from the University of Guelph and an undergraduate degree in Business from Wilfrid Laurier University.
The overarching theme of Jason's research focuses on understanding the economic factors that lead to disparities in outcomes such as employment, income, and housing. For instance, his study on immigrants investigates the role of field-of-study and occupation mismatches in contributing to their economic disadvantages in Canada. His scholarly contributions have been published in well-regarded academic journals, including "Applied Economics," "The Journal of Housing Economics," and "Regional Science and Urban Economics." Notably, Jason has also co-authored multiple articles in healthcare economics, focusing on topics like the impact of long-acting injectables on hospitalization in schizophrenia and the economic burden of asthma. In the policy arena, Jason has written articles that focus on removing financial barriers that discourage low-income individuals from entering the workforce. One such article addresses the shortcomings of the Canada Worker Benefit and proposes specific reforms to make it more effective. He suggests practical changes, such as altering benefit payment schedules and reducing the rate at which benefits are clawed back as income increases. Published in outlets like the Montreal Economic Institute, these articles demonstrate how Jason applies his academic insights to contribute to ongoing policy discussions.
Jason has a broad background in teaching economics, covering both foundational and specialized courses like Labour Economics and Economics of China. His experience spans various Canadian institutions, including Wilfrid Laurier University, King's University College, McMaster University, and Sheridan College's Business Administration program. Outside Canada, he's taught at Wuhan University of Technology and Renmin University in Beijing, gaining firsthand insights into China's economic development and unprecedented poverty reduction. These insights led him to develop a course on China's post-Mao market reforms and its shift to a market-oriented economy. Jason also has significant experience in online course development and administration. His expertise includes academic coordination and pedagogical development, evident in his multiple course coordinator roles. An advocate for technology in education, he has presented on the use of Chat GPT as a tool for academic productivity and enhancing the student experience. Additionally, Jason has been involved in improving educational material quality. He's reviewed economics textbooks, authored specialized content, developed test banks, and conducted technical checks to ensure material accuracy and reliability.
Jason Dean's research in labour economics covers topics such as income security, housing, and the effects of social policies. He has also conducted studies in healthcare economics, focusing on treatment outcomes and costs. His work has been cited in policy discussions related to welfare and employment.
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The overarching theme of Jason's research focuses on understanding the economic factors that lead to disparities in outcomes such as employment, income, and housing. For instance, his study on immigrants investigates the role of field-of-study and occupation mismatches in contributing to their economic disadvantages in Canada. His scholarly contributions have been published in well-regarded academic journals, including "Applied Economics," "The Journal of Housing Economics," and "Regional Science and Urban Economics." Notably, Jason has also co-authored multiple articles in healthcare economics, focusing on topics like the impact of long-acting injectables on hospitalization in schizophrenia and the economic burden of asthma. In the policy arena, Jason has written articles that focus on removing financial barriers that discourage low-income individuals from entering the workforce. One such article addresses the shortcomings of the Canada Worker Benefit and proposes specific reforms to make it more effective. He suggests practical changes, such as altering benefit payment schedules and reducing the rate at which benefits are clawed back as income increases. Published in outlets like the Montreal Economic Institute, these articles demonstrate how Jason applies his academic insights to contribute to ongoing policy discussions.
Jason has a broad background in teaching economics, covering both foundational and specialized courses like Labour Economics and Economics of China. His experience spans various Canadian institutions, including Wilfrid Laurier University, King's University College, McMaster University, and Sheridan College's Business Administration program. Outside Canada, he's taught at Wuhan University of Technology and Renmin University in Beijing, gaining firsthand insights into China's economic development and unprecedented poverty reduction. These insights led him to develop a course on China's post-Mao market reforms and its shift to a market-oriented economy. Jason also has significant experience in online course development and administration. His expertise includes academic coordination and pedagogical development, evident in his multiple course coordinator roles. An advocate for technology in education, he has presented on the use of Chat GPT as a tool for academic productivity and enhancing the student experience. Additionally, Jason has been involved in improving educational material quality. He's reviewed economics textbooks, authored specialized content, developed test banks, and conducted technical checks to ensure material accuracy and reliability.
Jason Dean's research in labour economics covers topics such as income security, housing, and the effects of social policies. He has also conducted studies in healthcare economics, focusing on treatment outcomes and costs. His work has been cited in policy discussions related to welfare and employment.
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Communications and Media Relations Officer
akealy@wlu.ca
(548) 889-4855
Lori Chalmers Morrison
Director: Integrated Communications
lchalmersmorrison@wlu.ca
(548) 889-4857
Vanessa Barrasa
Director: Communications & Issues Management
vbarrasa@wlu.ca
(548) 889-3812
Brantford Campus:
Beth Gurney
Director, Strategic Communications and Community Engagement
bgurney@wlu.ca
(548) 889-4199
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