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Marina Adshade

Beating the odds

CBC’s News Interactives quoted Marina Adshade, a lecturer in economics at UBC, for an article about strip clubs.

Feb 22, 2019

To ghost or not ghost: Why we leave modern lovers in heartbreak purgatory

CBC spoke to Marina Adshade, a professor of economics at UBC, in an article about ghosting, or ending a relationship without explanation.

Feb 15, 2019

Divorce and marriage data crucial for understanding Canada’s public health, researchers argue

The Globe and Mail reported that a group of researchers is calling for Statistics Canada to release data on marriage and divorce in order for better understanding of housing, childcare […]

Jan 29, 2019

Why progressive parental leave policy isn’t a game-changer

Maclean’s spoke to Marina Adshade, an economist at UBC, in an article about parental leave in Canada which, from March 2019, will be increased for non-birthing parents. “It’s a very small […]

Dec 21, 2018

Why are young people having so little sex?

Marina Adshade, a UBC professor who studies the economics of sex and love, was quoted in an Atlantic article on why people aren’t having more sex. “If women are avoiding […]

Nov 13, 2018

‘Sex doll brothel’ coming to Vancouver?

CTV reported that Vancouver’s first sex doll brothel could be coming to Vancouver. While the company behind the dolls describes one of them as a dinner escort companion, Marina Adshade, […]

Sep 27, 2018

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UBC experts on the federal budget

Finance Minister Bill Morneau will introduce the federal government’s latest budget on Tuesday.

Feb 26, 2018

Experts available on extended parental leave

Experts available on extended parental leave

UBC experts are available to discuss the new 18-month parental leave that goes into effect on Dec. 3.

Nov 9, 2017

How rainbow flags on Vancouver schools would boost real estate

How rainbow flags on Vancouver schools would boost real estate

How rainbow flags on Vancouver schools would boost real estate Creating an environment that is open to members of the LGBTQ+ community is good for house prices and the economy, […]

Jun 18, 2014

Marina Adshade

The love market

Valentine’s Day may seal the deal, or end it, if you’re in the market for a mate.

Feb 11, 2014

Stay-at-home moms: Stop pretending you’re better. Signed, working moms

Stay-at-home moms: Stop pretending you’re better. Signed, working moms

Stay-at-home moms: Stop pretending you’re better. Signed, working moms UBC economist Marina Adshade pens an open letter to stay-at-home moms in a new op-ed in the Globe and Mail. Read […]

Nov 28, 2013

We want children, but can’t afford daycare

We want children, but can’t afford daycare

We want children, but can’t afford daycare In today’s economy, raising children is a luxury, says UBC Prof. Marina Adshade. Read more …

Oct 21, 2013

When women outnumber men on campus: What it means for marriage

When women outnumber men on campus: What it means for marriage

When women outnumber men on campus: What it means for marriage UBC’s Marina Adshade discusses how the growing gender imbalance at Canadian universities may be partially responsible for falling marriage […]

Sep 3, 2013

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