Economics

The hidden cost of buying local: Public procurement and job creation

The University of Melbourne welcomed Professor Matilde Bombardini from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, to deliver the 2026 Corden Public Lecture on Wednesday 22 July 2026.

Published 30 Jul 2026

Awards

Associate Professor Victoria Baranov wins national Young Economist Award

University of Melbourne economist Associate Professor Victoria Baranov has received the Economic Society of Australia's 2026 Young Economist Award, recognising her research on poverty, mental health and economic development.

Published 27 Jul 2026

Students

Dean’s Letter – Start of Semester 2, 2026

Published 16 Jul 2026

Announcements

Melbourne Business School and the University of Melbourne retain AACSB accreditation

AACSB announced today that they have extended the business accreditation of the degree programs of Melbourne Business School (the School) and the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne (the University).

Published 09 Jul 2026

Industry and Society

The price of power: Electricity pricing for a cleaner and fairer energy future

Presented on Tuesday 2 June 2026 at the University of Melbourne, the 2026 Downing Public Lecture features Professor Meredith Fowlie (UC Berkeley) examining the critical role of electricity pricing in shaping a cleaner and more equitable energy future.

Published 12 Jun 2026

Economics

Turning luck into pluck: Positioning Australia for an uncertain future

The 2026 Freebairn Lecture with Ms Allegra Spender MP, independent Federal Member for Wentworth, explores a pressing question for modern Australia. Why does our political system produce strong policy ideas comparable to other democracies, yet implement them at a pace slower than ever over the past two decades?

Published 11 Jun 2026

Research

Homeownership is twice as hard for casual workers, research finds

There's multiple reasons outside of smaller wages that make it hard for casual workers to buy a house, says Dr Inga Lass.

Published 01 Jun 2026

Dean’s Letter – End of Semester 1, 2026

Published 28 May 2026

Stratification By Design: Meritocracy and the Reproduction of Inequality

Prof Lauren Rivera presented the 2025 Joe Isaac Industrial Relations Symposium at Melbourne Business School, University of Melbourne, on Thursday, October 16, 2025.

Published 14 May 2026

Economics

Roots of Extremism – Social Dynamics and history of Nazi Party

The 2026 Griffin Economic History Public Lecture with Professor Hans‑Joachim Voth from the University of Zurich explores the question of how democracies collapse, and why do everyday people come to support extremist movements.

Published 11 May 2026

Management

Feeling underqualified can be a superpower

Feeling underqualified might be nerve-wracking. But can it be a strength?

Published 06 May 2026

Economics

This is how the 1970s oil shock played out. There are lessons for the economy today

Fuel shocks around the world have destabilised supply chains and increased prices. What can we learn from the oil shock 50 years ago?

Published 04 May 2026

Economics

Melbourne Institute expects RBA to increase rates in May

While the RBA is expected to increase rates, the Melbourne Institutes believes a hold should be considered in order to support households and small businesses.

Published 04 May 2026

Economics

Making tech giants pay for news was a success the first time around. It can be done again

As the government's newest media bargaining incentive is released, it's worth revisiting it's predecessor.

Published 01 May 2026

Economics

What does disadvantage look like in Australia?

The Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee updated the 2013 Productivity Commission report with newer data from HILDA.

Published 24 Apr 2026

Announcements

University of Melbourne and Institut Teknologi Bandung enter a new global education agreement

The Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne welcomed a delegation from Indonesia’s prestigious Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), led by Professor Aurik Gustomo, Dean of the School of business and Management, for the official signing of a new undergraduate articulation agreement.

Published 10 Apr 2026

Engage; Students

Four Minds, One Vision

Placing first in the 2025 MBS Case Competition, team ‘To Get Her Together’ reflect on their competition journey, highlights and plans for the future.

Published 09 Apr 2026

Announcements

Professor Serge da Motta Veiga appointed Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics 

The University of Melbourne has appointed Professor Serge da Motta Veiga Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE). 

Published 02 Apr 2026