Professor Robert MUNDELL 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 Robert Mundell for outstanding undergraduates in the Bachelor of International Economics program who demonstrate volunteerism and community service. Professor Mundell graduated from the University of British Columbia in 1953. In 1999 Professor Mundell received the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics for his ground breaking research in the areas of monetary dynamics and optimum currency areas. He is also known for laying the groundwork that helped develop the movement of supply side economics. The award is established by alumnus, Raymond Heung, trustee of the Foundation to inspire students in their study of international economics. Financial need may be taken into consideration. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Vancouver School of Economics.