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Save the date for the upcoming Public Economics Forum - "Decarbonising the Australian Economy: The Future of Iron Ore and Other Carbon-Intensive Industries." Join us over lunch as we explore pathways for major industries to reduce emissions and seize opportunities in the transition to a low-carbon future. Hear from top experts: - Professor Geoff Brooks on green steelmaking - Dr Ingrid Burfurd on Australia's renewable superpower potential - Mr Luke Yeaman from the Australian Treasury on policy approaches Moderated by renowned economist Professor Ross Garnaut AC from the The Superpower Institute and hosted by Professor Beth Webster. Don't miss this chance to join the discourse on Australia's economic transition towards sustainability. Register now via the link. Let's shape a greener future together! University of Melbourne, Faculty of Business and Economics, The Australian National University (ANU), Crawford School of Public Policy, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Climate Change Authority, Regional Australia Institute, Climateworks Centre, Department of Industry, Science and Resources, CSIRO, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action #SustainableIndustry #RenewableEnergy #GreenSteel #GreenHydrogen #EconomicTransition #ClimatePolicy #EmissionsReduction #LowCarbonFuture #AustralianEconomy #EnergyTransition

Thank you to those who participated in and attended our 6th Macro Policy Meeting, particularly our keynote speakers: 👏 Professor Shan-Jin Wei from Columbia University 👏 Professor Efrem Castelnuovo from Università degli Studi di Padova Co-hosted with the Department of Economics, this event brought together esteemed economists from Australia and overseas to discuss critical economic issues of our time. Learn more → https://lnkd.in/emC4xKni Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Melbourne, Reserve Bank of Australia, Productivity Commission, Commonwealth Treasury, International Monetary Fund, Deakin University, Victoria University #MacroEconomics #InflationManagement #AustralianEconomy #GlobalEconomics #PolicyDebate #EconomicForecasting

Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows that even in the more affluent suburbs, Melburnians are cutting back on dining and entertainment, choosing instead to save money and stay at home. Associate Professor Sam Tsiapliashas been quoted by the Brisbane Times stating that these ABS figures are consistent with wider economic trends, pushing people away from discretionary spending towards necessities. See how much the average person is spending in your area → https://lnkd.in/exQMUkAX #costoflivingcrisis #macroeconomics #economictrends

It was great to welcome Professor Sandra Black from Columbia University earlier this year for the prestigious Downing Lecture, hosted by the Faculty of Business and Economics. Read her article in our journal The Australian Economic Review - "Where Does Wealth Come From?", which focuses on disentangling the role of nature vs. nurture in the transmission of wealth across generations. University of Melbourne, OECD - OCDE, #AcademicResearch #FamilyWealth #SocialMobility

Some exciting news for the Melbourne Institute's journal - The Australian Economic Review has its own platform to share its latest economic research 💙

Congratulations on the great work Ron - we look forward to hearing updates on your next project! 👏 👏 👏 #Highereducation #academiclife #researchimpact

As climate change causes more extreme weather, the biggest impacts fall on those who can least afford it. Research by Dr Antonia C. Settle, Ms Usha Nattala, Dr Meladel Mistica and Dr Federico Zilio reveals the disproportionate toll on vulnerable Australian households that are pushed into acute distress when exposed to climate risks→ https://lnkd.in/grmhdPqh #ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis #ClimateInequality

Will Australia's cost-of-living crisis undermine our commitment to net-zero? In a recent Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) News interview, Dr Ferdi Botha discussed the latest Melbourne Institute-Roy Morgan Taking the Pulse of the Nation Survey data, which reveals that cost-of-living and housing affordability are top concerns for Australians, overshadowing climate change. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQ8g24s4 #energytransition #affordablehousing #costoflivingcrisis

Congratulations on a great article Dr Susan J. Méndez 😀 👏 👏 👏

Professor Sabina Alkire has presented groundbreaking work at the University of Melbourne as the co-creator of the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), which is used by the United Nations and many other countries worldwide. Can Australia adopt MPI to eradicate poverty? Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gQDnS6Ju Jennifer Frean, PhD, Roger Wilkins, Brotherhood of St Laurence #endpoverty #policyreform #housingcrisis