Regular biography
Dr. Marina Adshade is an Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of Economics at The University of British Columbia. She teaches undergraduate courses and engages in original economic research. In 2008, she launched an undergraduate course titled Economics of Sex and Love, which generated international media attention. The course led to a blog, Dollars and Sex, on Big Think, which became one of the best-read series on the site. Dr. Adshade’s first book, Dollars and Sex: How Economics Influences Sex and Love, was published in 2013. She is a regular columnist with Canadian Business Magazine and has written for several major publications. She has made numerous TV appearances and has been interviewed on CBC Radio and National Public Radio. Dr. Adshade obtained her PhD from Queen’s University.
Scholar-generated biography
Marina Adshade is an economist at the University of British Columbia whose research explores the intersection of economics with social and health issues. Her work examines how economic factors influence personal behaviors, such as health, relationships, and labor market participation. Adshade's research interests include the economic implications of technological and organizational change, particularly in relation to women's employment and the labor market. She also investigates public health preferences and the economic costs of social issues like loneliness. Her publications often highlight the role of economics in understanding complex societal dynamics.