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| Dr. Farid Novin
Bank of Canada
Senior Representative (Economics)
British Columbia and Yukon |
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Dr. Farid Novin was born in Iran, and began his post-secondary studies at the National University of Iran, obtaining a BA in Economics in 1971. He continued his studies at the Institute of Social Studies in Hague, Netherlands, then at Manchester University, completing his Masters in Economics in 1978. Moving to Canada in the early 1980s, Farid attended Queen's University to complete his PhD in 1983, receiving several fellowships and awards in the process. He spent the next few years teaching at the university level before beginning his career with the Bank of Canada. Beginning as an Energy Specialist in 1984, Farid has worked in various capacities throughout his career at the Bank. On 1999, he was promoted to Senior Representative for Economics for the BC/Yukon Regional Office. This role has given Farid the opportunity to travel throughout the province and meet with numerous contacts in business, government, and academia. He has given presentations and lectures on subjects relating to Economics over the past few years, and serves as referee for several academic journals.
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Speech Outline
♦ An overview of the origin of the financial crisis.
♦ The implications of the financial developments in the US on the economies of Canada and BC.
♦ The impact of the recent trends in commodity prices on BC's economy
♦ Bank of Canada's monetary policy response and what this means for the economy
Seminar details:
Date: Wednesday 11.Aug.2010
Time: 6 - 8 pm
Place: Shoreline Room
John Braithwaite Community Centre
145 West 1st Street , North Vancouver ,Bc , V7M 3N8
Fee: Free For Members and $5 For Non-Members. Also, donations will be accepted to recover SICAP expenses
RSVP: Please request your seat by e-mailing
pd@sicap.ca
Seating is limited and will be confirmed on a first-come-first-served basis. Please RSVP
to avoid disappointment at the door!
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