Barbara Spencer

Barbara Spencer is a Retired Faculty member at The University of British Columbia, Sauder School of Business, within the BUS department. Her research focuses on international economics and industrial organization, with particular attention to strategic trade policy and trade in vertically related markets. She has contributed to various publications, including works on international outsourcing, contractual trade, and neoclassical growth models. Her profile page provides further details on her academic background and research interests.

Barbara Judith Spencer is a Professor Emeritus at the Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia, and a Research Associate at the NBER. Her research focuses on International Economics and Industrial Organization, with a particular emphasis on trade policy, market competition, and strategic behavior among firms. Her work explores topics such as export subsidies, R&D rivalry, tariff protection, and the impact of international trade on industrial strategies. She has also examined issues related to foreign direct investment, union attitudes toward innovation, and the role of institutions in trade. Her publications often highlight the interplay between economic theory and real-world policy implications.