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: 2018-2019

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Australian Conference of Economists (ACE) 2019

Theme: Economics for Better Policy; Evidence, Education + Impact
Date: 14-16 July 2019
Where: Pullman Melbourne On The Park Hotel
Website: ACE 2019

2018 John McMillan Prize

The 2018 John McMillan Prize for the Best Paper in Economics by a PhD Student goes to Barton E Lee, for his paper “Strategic Ambiguity in Politics: Hiding Behind Failures”.

2018 PhD Presentation Award

The 2018 Best PhD Presentation Award goes to Xinyi (Cindy) Geng, for her presentation “Issue Linkage in International Environmental Agreements” in the Internal Seminar series.

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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.

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News

Meet the CEO: Ann Sherry AO

UNSW Business School alumni were granted an audience with one of Australia’s leading business executives and Chairman of Carnival Australia, Ann Sherry AO.

Migration cuts – and tourist cuts – could hurt the economy

“Australia could house around 90,000 more migrants if we no longer let in tourists,” says Adjunct Professor Raja Junankar of the UNSW Business School.

Policy stability key to unlocking the power of super

Using the federal budget to remove uncertainty will allow people to plan a better retirement, says UNSW Scientia Professor John Piggott.

Luminis AGSM Wharton Business Innovation: the ideal platform for global opportunities

The Luminis AGSM Wharton Business Innovation Scholarship provides a rare opportunity for outstanding leaders to forge a remarkable career.

Is the Diverted Profits Tax working, ahead of Federal Budget 2019?

There is a perceived problem with many MNCs not paying what's considered a realistic amount of tax - legislation introduced in the last Federal Budget, doesn’t appear to have been used.

AGSM hosts pinnacle event for Global MBA Leadership Community.

For the first time the prestigious MBA World Summit will be held in Australia.

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People

Alberto Motta

School of Economics

Associate Professor, Visitor Program Coordinator

Tess Stafford

School of Economics

Senior Lecturer, Honours Coordinator

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