Economics examines ways to understand what happens in markets, the performance of national economies and approaches for analysing and interpreting data.
Events
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Global Alliance to Revolutionise Management Education
The University of Melbourne has joined six of the world’s leading business schools to form the Future of Management Education Alliance, the first collaboration of its kind in the business education sector.
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The power of environmental economics
Environmental economist, Dr Leslie Martin, has been awarded a prestigious Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) from the Australian Research Council (ARC) to investigate the environmental impact of the growing number of Special Economic Zones around the world. Here she discusses what drives her to undertake research and plans for the future.
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MABEL Survey awarded for impact on healthcare policy
The long-running MABEL survey of doctors has been recognised for its contribution to health policy in Australia.
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Classmates to business partners: Michelle Di Fabio and Steph Barr
Earlier this year, Bachelor of Commerce alumni, Michelle Di Fabio (BCom 2006, BIS 2006, MOrgLead 2015) and Steph Barr (BCom 2006, BA 2006, BA (Hons) 2007), joined forces to bring their education consultancy, Incus Partners, to life.
Our academics are active collaborators in multi-partner centres which bring together researchers and practitioners from a range of disciplines and industries.
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Bayesian Analysis and Modeling Research Group
The Bayesian Analysis and Modeling Research Group aims to support and enhance research opportunities for its members through a range...
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Centre for Actuarial Studies
The Centre for Actuarial Studies is designed for students who wish to enter the actuarial profession, providing students with a...
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Centre for Market Design
The Centre for Market Design supports policy innovation by applying economic design techniques to public policy, procurement and resource allocation...
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Econometrics Research Unit
The Econometrics Research Unit brings together academic staff and research students to focus on the development, evaluation and application of...
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Economic Theory and Experiments Unit
Jointly operated by the Department of Economics and the Melbourne Business School the Economic Theory and Experiments Unit promotes research...
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Experimental Economics Laboratory
The Experimental Economics Laboratory is a state-of-the-art facility that promotes the use of experimental methods in economics research and policy-making....
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Macroeconomics Research Unit
The Macroeconomics Research Unit focuses on the development of macroeconomic theory, macroeconometrics and macroeconomic policy....
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Trade and Development Research Unit
The Trade and Development Research Unit focuses on the economic issues facing the countries in the Asia-Pacific region and broader...
Subjects
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Undergraduate
The economics major in the Bachelor of Commerce develops problem-solving and data analysis skills for use in both business and government settings.
Honours
The Honours year advances your knowledge of economics; and develops research skills that are regarded as essential for employment by State and Federal Government, Treasury, the Reserve Bank, many public enterprises and, increasingly, the private sector.
Postgraduate
Visit the Melbourne Business School website to browse the suite of postgraduate study options in economics.
Graduate Research
Our Doctoral Program in Economics emphasises independent, original work and collaboration with leading scholars.
The Department of Economics website contains information about our areas of teaching, research expertise, links with industry and academic staff. We encourage you to browse our site to learn more about the Department and our commitment to high quality teaching and learning.
Specialisations
The Department of Economics teaches into a number of specialist areas, to cater for the diverse interests of our students and researchers.
Current Student Resources
Economics has been taught at The University of Melbourne since 1855.
The Department of Economics has several dedicated research units attracting local and overseas academics, and continually pushes the boundaries of knowledge in the fields of economics and econometrics.
Economics provides skills in problem solving for business and government. It examines ways to understand what happens in markets, the performance of national economies and approaches for analysing and interpreting data. Ultimately, economics facilitates better decision making about the myriad of problems you will confront in the commercial world or in government.