Pronouns: she, her, hers
Indigenous Economics Labor Economics Development Economics Urban Economics
I am an applied microeconomist with research interests in development and labor 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.
Personal Website:
sites.google.com/view/laurelewheeler/about/
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 labor markets in low-income countries.
Winter 2021
ECON 251 - Indigenous Economics
ECON 451/612 - Indigenous Economic Development
Fall 2020
ECON 462/ECON 603 - Urban Economics
Winter 2020
ECON 203 - Indigenous Economics
ECON 403/612 - Indigenous Economic Development
A survey of the issues in Indigenous economies and an introduction to an economics framework for evaluating social policies that address inequality. Prerequisite: ECON 101.
Fall Term 2021 Winter Term 2022An examination of the economic development challenges faced by Indigenous communities with a particular focus on Indigenous communities in Canada. Application of economic development theory and tools to Indigenous contexts. Prerequisites: ECON 109, ECON 384 and 399.
Winter Term 2022Urban spatial structure, residential land use, firm location decisions, housing, transportation, and urban public finance. Prerequisites: ECON 109, ECON 281, and MATH 154 or equivalent.
Fall Term 2021Content varies from year to year. Topics announced prior to registration period.
Fall Term 2021