Research specialisations
Alternative approaches in economics
This description covers a broad range of subject areas that are only very loosely connected by lying outside the mainstream of economics, in economic history, heterodox economics and the history of economic thought.
Applied econometrics and forecasting
This research area applies state-of-the-art econometric methods to a myriad of economics and business issues. In general, the topics include testing of economic hypotheses, policy and business analysis, and forecasting.
Corporate organisation and behaviour
This area of research combines theoretical and econometric analysis of how corporations are organized, how they behave in the marketplace and the consequences for the economy and financial markets. Major research topics include board composition, competition and pricing, executive compensation, multinational enterprises, price discrimination and research and development.
Corporations and Corporate Governance
Corporations and Governance concerns minimising the potential for mismanagement and corruption through corporate accountability.
Economic development and international trade
This area of research focuses on the two overlapping areas of international trade, the main driver of globalization, and the issues, challenges and implications of the huge changes in developing countries, particularly those of Asia. Major research topics include new developments in international trade theory; regional economic integration; multinational firms and foreign investment; economic and environmental implications of Chinese and Indian growth; poverty and inequality; food security.
Environmental and resource economics
This area of research examines market failure issues associated with the environment (externalities, public goods and revealed preference and contingent valuation) and the management of exhaustible (oil, minerals) and renewable resources (forests, fisheries and aquifers). There is a particular focus on climate change issues, road transport externalities and on water resources management.
Macroeconomics
This is a very diverse research program that ranges from the study of dynamic general equilibrium models through to the history of macroeconomic thought.
Public economics and social policy
This broad research area focuses on policy issues such education, health, labour unions, the impacts of drug and gambling addiction, and population aging and retirement saving. The research is typically applied theory and often incorporates various empirical techniques.
