About the School of Economics

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Our vision

Harnessing and advancing economics for meaningful impact.

We leverage the power of economic thinking to empower people to solve complex challenges, build rewarding careers and drive positive change across communities, industries and global society.

Harnessing and advancing economics for meaningful impact is at the core of everything we do. 

We deliver undergraduate and postgraduate programs that build analytical skills, open career pathways and strengthen earning potential. 

Our high-impact research shapes policy and practice, led by staff who are active researchers and dedicated mentors. 

We connect with industry and community through seminars, workshops and public lectures. 

Signature events include the Joseph Fisher Lecture, Harcourt Public Lecture, and Visiting Professor Series bringing global economic perspectives to Adelaide. Each year, our Federal Budget Update brings together government, industry and academia to analyse fiscal priorities and their wider implications in real time.

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Advancing economics

Driving knowledge and understanding at the heart of teaching, research and community engagement.

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Transformative education

Offering undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs that expand career and earning potential across diverse sectors.

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Research with impact

Delivering high-quality research that shapes economic policy and informs economic decision-making.

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Industry and community engagement

Connecting students with industry and sharing expertise through seminars, workshops and public lectures

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Global perspectives

hosting renowned lecture series and visiting professors who bring cutting-edge insights to Adelaide.

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Timely economic insights

leading public discussions such as the annual Federal Budget Update with government, industry and academia.

School of Economics governance

Our outstanding, internationally renowned academics and researchers are guided by a team of dedicated, globally recognized leaders in Economics. Each is celebrated for their groundbreaking research, policy influence, and academic contributions. 

Meet our leadership team, unified in their commitment to tackling complex, global challenges, whose collective expertise spans global markets, economic theory, and development policy:

  • Dean of School Professor Fiona Yap

The School of Economics is also home to research centres, institutes, and entities that provide comprehensive research and consultation to drive innovation and address economic and public policy challenges affecting South Australia, Australia, and globally: 

Contact us

School of Economics

Location

Location
10 Pulteney Street,
Adelaide, 5005
Adelaide University 
Adelaide City Campus, Adelaide SA 5005

Telephone

Phone: +61 8 8313 5540

Email

Email: economics@adelaide.edu.au