Postgraduate Students
The Department of Economics is the leading economics department in Australia.
The Department has 44 teaching and research staff, 11 of whom
are Professor, and it includes the Centre for Actuarial Studies,
one of only four actuarial teaching units in Australia recognised
by the Institute of Actuaries of Australia as a Centre of Excellence.
The Department also hosts research centres in economic theory,
macroeconomics, micro-econometrics, and Asian economics.
The Department of Economics is committed to achieving the highest standards
in teaching and research in economics and econometrics. It makes
a significant contribution to international knowledge through
publications in leading international journals, and by undertaking
international quality research on the Australian economy and
economic policy issues. Academic staff in the Department are
regularly called upon to provide advice and expert opinions to
business and government, present papers at Australian and international
conferences and contribute to public policy debate. They also
serve on government inquiries and boards, and undertake work
for a variety of international agencies.
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