Eliane Barker
Assistant Professor of Economics
Eliane H. Barker received her Ph.D. and master’s in economics from Queen’s University, and holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Concordia University. She is an applied microeconomist with specific interests in industrial organization and labor economics. Using methodologies from these fields, she studies questions in healthcare and non-profit settings. Her current research focuses on the impact of government-directed hospital mergers on patients, the effect of urgent care centers entry on hospitals and patients, and gaining a better understanding of organizations and managers of the United States’ non-profit industry.
Recent Courses Taught
- Intro. to Econometrics
- Economics of Healthcare Policy
- Industrial Organization Theory and Applications,
- Senior Project in Industrial Organization
- Research Seminar
Research Interests
Health economics, industrial organization, applied microeconomics, labour economics, non-profit markets, and public policy.
Professional Affiliations
American Economic Association
Canadian Economic Association
Appointed to the Faculty
2022Educational Background
Ph.D., Queen’s University
M.A., Queen’s University
B.A., Concordia University
