Media mentions
2009
- In January 2009, Dr. Nikos Nikiforakis was interviewed about the causes of the recent financial crisis by ABC TV. The aim of the programme was to present scientific evidence suggesting that bubbles in asset markets are - at least partly - due to individual irrationality. The interview was shown on the ABC’s program “The Catalyst” on Thursday, 26 March at 8 PM. You can see the feature on the ABC's website on behavioral economics and bubbles.
- In April 2009 Professor Ian McDonald was a guest on the ABC Radio National program
"The economic down turn: what should we do?" - In April 2009, Dr Nikos Nikiforakis gave a podcast interview about
behavioral economics, social norm enforcement and laboratory experiments. You can hear the interview online or download it to your computer and iPod.
2008
- John Freebairn was reported in relation to recent policies of inflation.The Australian, Thursday 22 May, 2008, page 2.
- Rhonda Smith was reported in relation to the possible merger of Westpac with St. George Bank. The Age, Tuesday 13 May, 2008, page 2.
- Neville Norman was interviewed in relation to the Federal budget, which was leaked before its official announcement. ABC 774 Melbourne, Tuesday 13 May, 2008.
- John Freebairn (Economics) and Rosanna Scutella (Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research) were mentioned in relation to a recent report that condoned tax reform. The Age, Saturday 10 May, 2008, page 6.
- Tim Moore wrote an article regarding the decline of public and academic language. The Australian, Wednesday 30 April, 2008.
- John Freebairn wrote an article which considers the implications of a possible tax reform. The Age, Tuesday 22 April, 2008 page 12.
- Peter Lloyd was interviewed in relation to the Australian motor vehicle industry. Radio National, Monday 21 April, 2008.
- John Freebairn was mentioned in relation to tax rebates of those living in remote locations. Australian Financial Review, Friday 18 April, page 15.
- Ian McDonald has commented on low unemployment rates. Canberra Times, 4 March.
- Nikos Nikiforakis talks about his research on revenge and interpersonal conflict. Financial Review BOSS Magazine, page 79.
- Neville Norman was interviewed about the upcoming federal government. SBS Ethnic Radio, Monday 25 February 2008.
2007
- Neville Norman was interviewed about the Treasurer Peter Costello's debate with Labor Treasurer Wayne Swan. ABC 774, 30 October and widely reported.