Economics

Economics is an exciting field of study, forever changing and adapting to the modern world while retaining scientific objectivity. The School of Economics, UNSW Australia Business School is a leader in research and teaching in most areas of economics.

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PhD Candidates on Job Market: 2019-2020

School announcements

Economics PASS Leader applications for 2020

The School of Economics is seeking applications for casual Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Leaders for 2020, for courses ECON1101, ECON1102 and ECON2101. For more information, please click here.

QUANTPASS Leader applications for 2020

The School of Economics is seeking applications for casual Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Leaders for 2020, for courses ECON1202, ECON1203 and ECON2206. For more information, please click here.

2019 John McMillan Prize

The 2019 John McMillan Prize for the Best Paper in Economics by a PhD student goes to Jie Chen for her paper “Facilitating public good provision in groups with a “relatively privileged” player: The comparative efficacy of punishment and reward”

2019 PhD Presentation Award

The 2019 Best PhD Presentation Award goes to Adam Gorajek for his presentation “International Trade and the Well-meaning Economist”

Seminars

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People

Our academics and staff at the School of Economics are highly qualified with a broad range of skills, expertise and interests.

Research

The School of Economics always ranks in the top 3 positions in Australia within a variety of research performance criteria.

Student support

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News

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Empower, connect and elevate women in business at UNSW Business School

Where can an undergraduate degree from UNSW Business School take you? Alumni Marina Harb and Jessie Zhang experienced world-class education, extensive career opportunities and industry connections, and a strong community of students.

UNSW awards $5,000 scholarships to support international students

The UNSW Business School has rolled out The Future of Change Scholarship program to support students from India looking to enrol in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree.