Nicholas Gordon
Economist, Economic Research
About
Nick Gordon is an economist with expertise in macroeconomic research and quantitative analysis. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Macroeconomic Researcher at BCA Research, where he produced daily economic insights and financial market forecasts for a global client base. He also provided strategic analysis of key economic indicators, with a focus on monetary policy, labour markets, equities, and commodities. His responsibilities included synthesizing research findings and maintaining complex data systems to support economic analysis and decision-making.
Earlier in his career, Nick served as a Research Assistant at McGill University, where he tracked COVID-19 policy developments during the spring and summer of 2020 and collected survey data on consumer expectations during the early stages of the pandemic. He also contributed to research examining the long-term returns to education through meta-analysis studies. Nick has demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving abilities through academic competitions, including participation in the Bank of Canada’s Governor’s Challenge and a third-place finish in a McGill University case competition focused on sustainable energy policy. His academic background in economics and mathematics provides a strong foundation for his work in quantitative analysis and macroeconomic research.
Employment History
- Economist, The Conference Board of Canada
- Research Associate, BCA Research
- Research Assistant, McGill University
Academic Qualifications
- Master of Arts, Economics, Queen’s University
- Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours), Economics, Minor in Mathematics, McGill University
- Diploma of Collegial Studies, Pure and Applied Science, Champlain St. Lawrence