Regular biography
Emrul Hasan is a Lecturer in the Department of Economics at The University of British Columbia. His teaching includes macroeconomics, applied econometrics, international trade, and international finance, with a focus on experiential learning and career-relevant applications. He has taught at Simon Fraser University, BCIT, and Douglas College, and is also involved in interdisciplinary courses for the Master of Food and Resource Economics and Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs programs. His research areas include asset pricing, capital gains taxes, behavioral finance, and IPO and SEO underpricing. Hasan is also active in education and financial consulting, serving as a curriculum advisor and pedagogical consultant. Originally from Bangladesh, he has lived in British Columbia since 2010 and is a community leader and founding director of the Canadian Foundation for Inclusive Health, Sport, Education and Culture.