Robin Shaban, PhD
Economics & Public Policy
Robin Shaban, PhD is a Canadian economist and public policy expert with deep expertise in Canadian and global competition policy. Robin advises business leaders and organizations navigating complex regulatory and market environments, translating policy and competition dynamics into clear strategic direction. Their work combines rigorous economic analysis with advanced data methods to deliver credible, evidence-based insights that support high-stakes decision-making.
Robin is the co-founder and chair of the Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project, a think tank dedicated to addressing pressing issues caused by monopoly power in Canada. Robin is also a fellow at the Public Policy Forum. In 2021, Robin received a Changemaker Award from The Globe and Mail for their efforts to advance public policy centered on social justice and their academic work on competition policy. Robin regularly publishes original research reports and is a frequent public speaker and media commentator.
Robin holds a doctorate in public policy from the School of Public Policy and Administration at Carleton University, with competition policy as the topic of their dissertation. They hold a master's degree in economics from Queen's University, and a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Alberta.
