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: 2017-2018

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Economics at UNSW has ranked 4th in Australia, in ShanghaiRankings Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2018. The ranking places us within the top 75 worldwide. 8 other UNSW subjects ranked within the top 10 within Australia. Read More...

31st PhD Conference in Economics and Business

Wednesday 31 October 2018 - Friday 2 November 2018
Chemical Sciences Building F10, (Rooms M18, M10, and M11)

For more information please email Sue Hickey, sue.hickey@unsw.edu.au

2018 UNSW-Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Undergraduate/Honours Workshop

The workshop is a jointly sponsored by School of Economics (UNSW) and SKK Business School, South Korea, with students from both institutions to present and discuss current applied and theoretical research.

For more information visit Seminars & Conferences.

Quant & Econ PASS Leader applications 2019

The School of Economics is seeking Leaders for the Peer Assisted Support Scheme (PASS) in 2019.

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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

We provide various resources to current students to help enhance their learning experience

News

UNSW Business School graduate secures millions for startup

A former UNSW Business School student has sealed a staggering $3.4 million deal for his Sydney-based startup 'Get', an online payment hub for university societies.

CSI’s Michael Traill AM appointed Adjunct Professor

The Centre for Social Impact at UNSW Sydney Business School (CSI UNSW) has announced that Michael Traill AM has been awarded the title of Adjunct Professor.

Female entrepreneurs rule at Peter Farrell Cup finals

Technology that helps colour blind people use mobile phones caught the eye of judges at the celebrated Peter Farrell Cup; a UNSW Business School and Founders Program event for emerging entrepreneurs

Tectonic changes create a moving work future for Generation Z

The changing economic landscape, and advances in technology, bring progress and unprecedented challenges for a new generation wondering what their careers will look like, says UNSW Business School’s Professor Richard Holden.

Indian summer of success for UNSW Business School students

An immersive study tour of India provided invaluable international experience for the students, who relished the opportunity to work with businesses supporting the program.

Reduce, recycle and reuse

Meet Greta Ritchard, a UNSW Business School Bachelor of Commerce and Computer Science student, passionate about using technology to combat environmental and social issues.

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Alberto Motta

School of Economics

Associate Professor, Visitor Program Coordinator

Tess Stafford

School of Economics

Senior Lecturer

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