Dr. Reka Juhasz, an Assistant Professor of Economics at the Vancouver School of Economics, University of British Columbia, has been named the recipient of the Bank of Canada's 2025 Governor's Award. 

The Governor's Award provides financial support to academics at Canadian universities excelling in areas crucial to the Bank of Canada's functions, offering an annual research grant of $30,000 for up to two year.

Juhasz's research primarily focuses on the impact of industrial policy on economic growth and how governments can enhance the effectiveness of such policies. This work is essential as global trade dynamics evolve and affect costs and inflation, with implications for monetary policy, a core function of the Bank.

Dr. Juhasz is also the co-founder of The Industrial Policy Group and was the recipient of the Alexander Gerschenkron Prize in 2016. 

Additionally, Dr. Juhasz's research covers areas like international trade, economic history, growth, and development. She has been recognized for her contributions in top economic journals and as a mentor in her academic department. 

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