A fair, prosperous and sustainable future means thinking about what matters to us as a society.
What do we value and how much? What risks are we prepared to take? What are we willing to give up so that we can all have what we want and need?
Our researchers – the economists, actuarial analysts, specialists in finance and accounting, and experts in marketing, consumer behaviour, management, change and employment – are dedicated to these questions, bringing unique perspectives on the difference business and economics can make to our lives – as individuals and collectively. Through diverse expertise, an outward focus, and strong culture of collaboration, we carry out fundamental and applied research to help improve the world around us.
Our research at a glance
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Intra-household risk-taking: a closer look
Research from the Department of Finance shows the importance of looking at couples’ individual attitudes towards financial risk-taking.
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School choice to social welfare
To improve student-school fit and provide more equitable access to schools, researchers explore why students don't invest in broad school search, beyond rankings, to find what their best-fit schools are.
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Cookies and company transparency
Joining the dots between consumer data and financial reporting and disclosure decisions for stronger transparency.
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Not one-size-fits-all: supporting creativity and inclusion in the workplace for autistic employees
New research from Associate Professor Gamze Koseoglu from the Department of Management and Marketing, looks into how autistic employees experience the creative process, and provides evidence-based insights to help organisations improve their work environments.
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Homeownership 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.
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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?
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Melbourne Institute expects RBA to increase rates in May, but should consider holding
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.