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Adonis Yatchew

Professor

Faculty of Arts and Science, Department of Economics

  • Professor
    Faculty of Arts and Science, Department of Economics
  • 416-978-7128 (Work)

BIO

Adonis Yatchew is Professor of Economics at the University of Toronto, and has held visiting appointments at Trinity College Cambridge and the University of Chicago.

Dr. Yatchew has published widely on econometric estimation techniques, with specific attention to nonparametric procedures. Of particular note is his book entitled Semiparametric Regression for the Applied Econometrician, published by Cambridge University Press. Dr. Yatchew has also written extensively on regulatory schemes in the area of electricity, and has been the Editor-in-Chief of the Energy Journal since 2006. Dr. Yatchew has conducted analyses on electrical utilities, oil and natural gas, and telecom industries. He has assisted in a variety of litigation procedures and has testified on numerous regulatory matters.

In 2018, Dr. Yatchew was recognized by the International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE) with the Outstanding Contributions to the Profession Award.

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ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Professor
    University of Toronto, Toronto, CanadaJul 1980 - present

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Editor-In-Chief
    The Energy Journal2006 - present
  • Senior Consultant
    Charles River Associates, Boston, United States2000 - present

DEGREES

  • Ph.D., Economics
    Harvard University, Cambridge, United States1976 - 1980
  • M.A., Economics
    University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada1975
  • B.A., Mathematics and Economics
    University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada1974

AVAILABILITY

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INSTITUTIONAL STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

  • Climate Positive Energy (CPE)

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