Shining Stars of 2024‑2025: Economics Prizes Illuminate Student Achievements

In a celebration of academic excellence, the Department of Economics proudly announced the recipients of the prestigious 2024-2025 Economics Prizes, recognizing students who have demonstrated exceptional proficiency and commitment in their studies.

Principles of Economics Prize: Carly Myers

The Principles of Economics Prize honors outstanding performance in fundamental courses, ECON 1101 and 1102. This year, the accolade goes to Carly Myers for achieving the highest combined average, a testament to her diligent approach to studying economics at its core.

Economic Theory Prize: Lewis Horton

Lewis Horton’s deep understanding and analytical skills in the complex realm of economic theories earned him the Economic Theory Prize. His exemplary performance in the ECON 2200 and 2201 courses highlights the depth of his insight and dedication.

Econometrics Prize: Ulambayar Battogtokh

Focusing on the application of statistical methods to economic data, the Econometrics Prize was awarded to Ulambayar Battogtokh. His top scores in the ECON 3338 and 3339 courses demonstrate an impressive command over econometric tools and techniques.

Economics Honours Thesis Award: Alevia Doyle

Alevia Doyle has been honored with the Economics Honours Thesis Award for her outstanding dissertation titled “The Effect of Dobbs v. Jackson on Female Labour Force Participation.” Her work stands out for its insightful analysis and contribution to understanding the intersection of legal decisions and labor economics.

These accolades reflect the hard work and academic rigor embraced by our students. According to Dalhousie University, the ripple effects of these achievements are expected to inspire future scholars in the economics community.

Congratulations to all the winners for their remarkable accomplishments. Keep striving for excellence and continue to be beacons of inspiration in the world of economics!