Economics
Understanding the fundamental workings of the economy and global markets
Economics is at the forefront of public policy and encompasses issues such as economic growth, regulating financial institutions, resource taxation, financing education, gender discrimination, environmental issues and migration. An Economics degree from the UWA Business School will provide you with the analytical and statistical skills necessary to take a leading role as specialist economists in government and business, or as economic consultants, economic analysts and policy advisers.
Welcome from the Head of Department
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Ranked in the Top 10 universities in Australia for Economics and Econometrics (QS WUR by Subject 2023 and 2024)
Ranked #1 in WA for Economics and Econometrics (QS WUR by Subject 2024)
Economics courses
Bachelor's
- Bachelor of Commerce – Business Economics major
- Bachelor of Economics - Economics and Financial Economics majors
- Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Combined Bachelor's
- Combined Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics and Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Agricultural Science and Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Environmental Science and Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Human Rights and Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Commerce
Honour's
- Bachelor of Economics (Honours)
- Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
- Bachelor of Commerce – Honours in Business Economics
- Honours in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Combined Bachelor's and Master Degrees
Postgraduate
Coursework
- Master of Economics – Several specialisations
- Master of Commerce - Economics specialisation
- Master of Public Policy - Economics specialisation
Coursework and Dissertation
- Master of Economics – Several specialisations
- Doctor of Philosophy
Women in Economics and Finance
We had the opportunity to speak with a group of accomplished women, shaking things up in the business world and who all have a background in economics or finance. From students and academics at UWA to influential industry leaders, each of them shared their perspectives on diverse leadership and emphasised the need to continue the transformative culture shift in today's business environment.
Tayla's exciting career with an Economics degree
Meet Tayla, a UWA Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) graduate who is crunching the numbers on her path to success in the world of economics.
Academic staff
Our academic staff provide a strong learning and research environment for all economics students.
- Head of Department
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- Associate Professor Leandro M. Magnusson
- Professors
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- Jakob Madsen (Economic Growth, Applied Econometrics)
- Alison Preston (Gender and Labour Economics)
- Anu Rammohan (Development, Health, and Labour Economics)
- Peter Robertson (Economic Growth, International Trade – Dean of the Business School)
- Yanrui Wu (Chinese Economy, Economic Development)
- Associate Professors
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- Michael Jetter (Development, Labor, Media, and Public Economics)
- Leandro Magnusson (Applied Econometrics, Econometrics)
- Michael Palmer (Health, Social and Welfare Economics)
- Christopher Parsons (Migration)
- Andrew Williams (Economic Development - Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching))
- Senior Lecturers
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- Girish Bahal (Labor, Macroeconomics, Networks)
- Tushar Bharati (Development, Education, and Labor Economics)
- Elisa Birch (Education, Labour Economics)
- Simon Chang (Education, Health, and Labour Economics)
- Ishita Chatterjee (Applied Microeconomics)
- Shawn Chen (Public Economics, Development and Growth)
- Paul Crompton (Resource Economics)
- Luciana Fiorini (Microeconomics and Game Theory)
- Sam Tang (Economic Development and Growth)
- Pratiti Chatterjee
- Lecturers
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- Ingebjorg Kristoffersen, Inga (Applied Welfare Economics)
- Yanli Lin
- Emeritus, Honorary and Adjunct
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- Colin Barnett (former Western Australia Premier)
- Kenneth Clements
- Mel Davies
- Rony Gabbay
- Nicolaas Groenewold
- Wencke Gwozdz
- Peter Hartley
- Bei Li
- Haiyan Liu
- Michael McLure
- Abu Siddique
- Juerg Weber
- David Woodliff
- Rodney Tyers (International Finance and Trade, Economy-wide Modelling)
Economic Seminar Series
The Economic Seminar Series is an open weekly forum, which provides exposure to a wide range of economic topics.
All staff, students, as well as interested members of the public, are welcome to attend.
View the Economic Seminar Calendar
Economics Discussion Paper Series
Throughout the teaching year, students, teachers and researchers provide comprehensive discussion papers on their innovative research findings. See the full listing of papers and read the dedicated work from our department. This research contributes to a year of success within the department.
View the Economics Discussion Paper Series
UWA Public Policy Institute
The UWA Public Policy Institute (UWAPPI) is a bridge between academic research and government, public and business needs, delivering real-world policy impact. Backed by a select team of academic experts, and with an Advisory Board of local and international leaders, UWAPPI provides solutions to local and global challenges, while also identifying and providing advice on unforeseen future policy issues.
