COVID-19’s effect on retail: Job losses and lower tax revenues
Statistics Canada’s latest unemployment numbers clearly show how severe the set off by COVID-19 has become. The unemployment rate increased…
Senior Research Associate, Innovation & Technology
Zafer’s current research focuses on transitions from high-risk, low-mobility occupations to high-growth occupations. His previous work includes analyzing the impact of automation technologies on Canada’s local economies.
Prior to CBoC, Dr. Sonmez has worked as a consultant on regional industry analyses and economic impact studies in the United States, conducting a series of economic impact analyses for NASA. As an academic researcher, he studied the role of spatial proximity in knowledge diffusion in high-tech industrial sectors.
He currently serves as a referee for two academic journals: Economics of Innovation and New Technology, Technology Analysis and Strategic Management.
Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Policy, University of Illinois, Chicago
Master’s in Public Administration, University of Illinois, Chicago
Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning, University of Colorado, Denver
Discover the leading research topics that are shaping Canada, and driving change across the nation.
Create AccountPlease enter your registered email address. You’ll receive a password reset link on this email address.