Ariel Becherer
The climate crisis. Market Fundamentalism. Capitalism as a cause of climate crisis. Resource exploitation. The gap between climate science & government action, particularly in British Columbia, Canada.
| Degrees: | MA Candidate |
| Email: | arielbecherer@cmail.carleton.ca |
Before beginning your studies at the Institute of Political Economy where did you study and what program(s) were you enrolled in?
Honours Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology, University of Victoria
What is it specifically that attracted you to study Political Economy at Carleton?
The interdisciplinary nature. The syllabus for PECO 5000 seemed like an expansion on my favorite fourth year seminar in undergrad.
My areas of research interest include…
The climate crisis. Market Fundamentalism. Capitalism as a cause of climate crisis. Resource exploitation. The gap between climate science & government action, particularly in British Columbia, Canada.
What activities have you been involved in lately?
Angela MacEwen’s recent federal election campaign, as an NDP candidate, in Ottawa center.
The IPE Graduate Conference at Carleton
What advice would you give to a prospective Political Economy graduate student?
You’re getting a masters in social sciences during the 6th mass extinction, make it count. Follow joy and curiosity in your research.