The Local Labour Market Effects of Indigenous Casinos
A talk in the Economics Speaker Series by Dr. Laurel Wheeler (PhD) of the University of Alberta
Date: Friday, April 1
Time: 3–5 pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Join online: https://usask-ca.zoom.us/j/97263110914?pwd=UVNQRUhQeE1sQXRMRVVOUkxlQlRCZz09
The Economics Speaker Series is hosted by the University of Saskatchewan Department of Economics.
About the speaker
Dr. Laurel Wheeler (PhD) is an assistant professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Alberta.
Biography
I am an applied microeconomist with research interests in development and labour economics. I hold a PhD and an MA in economics from Duke University, an MSc in economics for development from the University of Oxford, and a BA in political science from the University of Florida. I was born and raised in the sunny state of Florida.
Research
I study issues of poverty and inequality in low-income countries and in North America. My research is empirical and conducted with a view toward informing policy. My current research agenda focuses on Indigenous economic development and labour markets in low-income countries.
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