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U of M economics prof wins prestigious prize

University of Manitoba economist Prof. John Loxley has won the prestigious 2010 John Kenneth Galbraith (JKG) Prize in Economics.

The JKG Prize is awarded every two years and is based on a demonstrated contribution combining economic analysis with a commitment to social justice.

It is given to the economist whose work exemplifies the goals and objectives of the Progressive Economics Forum, a group of 125 Canadian economists, U of M officials said today.

Loxley’s research concerns development economics, international monetary and financial systems, and community economic development.

Loxley has worked on, among many other things, international debt issues and developing grassroots economic development initiatives with First Nations communities in northern Manitoba.

The JKG Prize comes with a $2,000 award and the winner delivers a lecture to the PEF at the bi-annual meeting. Loxley will give his lecture in Quebec in May.

 

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