Strategic economics

Our strategic economics research informs government policy and provides an understanding of the causes and consequences of economic, technological and social change in Australia and overseas.

macroeconomic, labour market, growth and development
innovation and technology assessment (health/biomedical, ICT, energy and clean technology)
relevant aspects of energy, climate and health economics
social economics and issues of distribution and poverty
regional economics and analysis, including fiscal federalism and governance
tourism economics

Our multidisciplinary approach incorporates expertise from the following centre and schools:

Research partnerships

Our research is undertaken in association with government, industry and research associates in Australia and overseas. Our research partnerships include collaborations with:

APEC, Life Sciences Innovation Forum
AusAID
Australia China Business Council
Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
CSIRO
Department of Business and Innovation, Victorian Government
Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Australian Government
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources
Department of Innovation, Industry, Science & Research
Department of Treasury and Finance, Victorian Government
Energy Research Institute, National Development and Reform Commission, China
Indonesian Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Medicines Australia
Merck Company Foundation (US)
Pfizer Pty Ltd
SEEK Ltd

Please contact us if you would like to collaborate on strategic economics research and deliver real benefits to your organisation, industry, government and the community.

Postgraduate research opportunities

We welcome applications from prospective research students wanting to undertake a PhD or Masters by Research in the area of strategic economics, including projects in the following areas:

growth, trade and development
economics of climate change
health economics
finance and governance
economics of emerging technologies

For further information about becoming a research student or guidance about possible project areas and supervisors, please contact Professor Bruce Rasmussen.