Professor Richard LIPSEY Award in International Economics

Award descriptionOne award of $5,000 or two awards of $2,500 are offered by the Y.P. Heung Foundation in honour of Professor Richard Lipsey for outstanding undergraduates in the Bachelor of International Economics program who demonstrate volunteerism and community service. Professor Lipsey graduated from the University of British Columbia in 1951 and returned as a Visiting Professor from 1969-70. Professor Lipsey is a recipient of the Order of Canada and his expertise in trade theory has had tremendous international impact. During his tenure as Visiting Professor, Richard Lipsey taught alumnus Raymond Heung, trustee of the Foundation. The award is established to honour Professor Lipsey not only for his excellence in research but also as a tremendous teacher who respectfully challenged his students. Financial need may be taken into consideration. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Vancouver School of Economics.