Melbourne Institute

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A new Research Insight by the Melbourne Institute explores the impacts of the pandemic on young Australians' employment rates and mental wellbeing Learn more Melbourne Institute's insights on the economic and social wellbeing of Australians living through the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. We are Australia s pre-eminent economic and social policy research centre. For more than 50 years our world-class economists have conducted rigorous, independent research and analysis, providing an evidence base for effective policy reform. We help to solve some of the most pressing and complex issues affecting ordinary Australians, striving to advance opportunity, equity and prosperity for our nation. Tuesday 13 October 2020 12pm - 12:45pm Insights into Financial Wellbeing in Australia Melbourne Institute Virtual Colloquium Thursday 15 October 2020 10am - 11am Webinar: Michele De Nadai, UNSW, The Insights and Illusions of Consumption Measurements: Evidence from a Large Scale Experiment Melbourne Institute Seminar Series Thursday 15 October 2020 11am - 12pm Webinar: Families Under Extreme Stress: “Normal” Stresses and Additional Challenges Arising from COVID-19 Life Course Centre Tuesday 20 October 2020 4pm - 5pm Webinar: Maximilian Longmuir, Freie Universität Berlin - Fair Crack of the Whip? The Distribution of Augmented Wealth in Australia Over Time Melbourne Institute Brown Bag Thursday 22 October 2020 4pm - 5:15pm Webinar: Tobias Müller, University of Bern, Rents for Pills: How Financial Incentives Influence Physician Behavior Melbourne Institute Seminar Series Tuesday 27 October 2020 12pm - 12:45pm Does Poverty in Childhood Beget Poverty in Adulthood in Australia? Melbourne Institute Virtual Colloquium Thursday 5 November 2020 11:30am - 12:45pm Webinar: Joshua Gottlieb, University of Chicago Melbourne Institute Seminar Series Tuesday 10 November 2020 12pm - 12:45pm Spatial and Community Dimensions of Poverty Melbourne Institute Virtual Colloquium Thursday 12 November 2020 11am - 12:15pm Webinar: Heather Sarsons, Chicago Booth Melbourne Institute Seminar Series Tuesday 17 November 2020 12pm - 12:45pm Can an Innovative Early Years Program Improve Outcomes for Children Facing Extreme Adversity? Melbourne Institute Virtual Colloquium Thursday 26 November 2020 3:30pm - 4:45pm Webinar: Jordi McKenzie, Macquarie University Melbourne Institute Seminar Series Tuesday 1 December 2020 12pm - 12:45pm Key Research Findings from Current and Past Releases of a Survey of Australians Melbourne Institute Virtual Colloquium Thursday 3 December 2020 3:30pm - 4:45pm Webinar: Denni Tommasi, Monash University - Time of Day, Cognitive Tasks, and Efficiency Gains Melbourne Institute Seminar Series The Melbourne Institute s research provides a nuanced understanding of the complex social and economic issues affecting contemporary Australia. We focus on interconnected concerns related to equity in economic and social wellbeing. By evaluating and informing the design of efficient and appropriate policies, we work to reduce socio-economic disadvantage and promote economic independence for more Australians.To receive news and information via email about any of the Melbourne Institute s free publications, please join our mailing list.The Melbourne Institute is Australia s pre-eminent economic and social policy research institution. It undertakes high quality, independent and impartial applied research, and contributes to the development of public policy in Australia.Established in 1962, the Institute provides high calibre, peer-reviewed levels of research to government, business and community groups. It is internationally renowned for its HILDA and MABEL Surveys, as well as its measurement of economic and social indicators.Our MissionAs Australia s leading applied economics and social policy research centre, the Melbourne Institute s mission is to:Undertake and publish high-quality academic research on major economic and social policy issues affecting contemporary AustraliaFoster informed discussion and debate on domestic public policyProvide highly valued research services, publications and datasets to government, business and community groupsBecome internationally renowned for its expertise and contributions to international research, andProvide quality research training through an internationally recognised PhD program.To find out more about the Melbourne Institute and its contributions to economic and social policy in Australia, visit our history page.Advisory BoardThe Melbourne Institute Advisory Board provides strategic advice on the successful operation of the Institute, with particular focus on research and engagement.Meeting at regular intervals, board members use their in-depth knowledge of industry and policy to ensure that the Melbourne Institute remains the world s leading research centre on economic and social policy in Australia.Doctoral Program in EconomicsThe Melbourne Institute offers an internationally recognised, five-year doctoral program jointly with the Department of Economics at the University of Melbourne.The program is designed for students with prior training in economics who wish to acquire the advanced skills needed to practise as a professional economist in the public or private sectors or as an academic.Students undertake two years of coursework and three years of research throughout the program, and have the opportunity to complete a Doctor of Philosophy in a wide range of specialisations. Students can be jointly supervised by members of the Melbourne Institute and the Department of Economics.Further information about the Economics Doctoral Program is available from the Faculty of Business and Economics.Research partnershipsThe Melbourne Institute has significant experience providing a broad range of applied research services, from statistical and quantitative analyses to the evaluation of existing research.Working closely with partners in government, industry and community organisations, the Institute explores a variety of issues in economic and social policy, in order to inform policy development and provide insights that improve programs, practice and service delivery.Our partnersThe Melbourne Institute s research partners include:Department of Social Services, Australian Government (HILDA Survey and Journeys Home Survey)Brotherhood of St LaurenceSacred Heart MissionARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life CourseDepartment of Employment, Australian Government (Social Policy Research Services)National Centre for Vocational Education Research (National VET Research and Evaluation Program), andDepartment of Education and Training, Victoria (Research and Evaluation projects).Visiting researchersThe Melbourne Institute is delighted to host leading Australian and international researchers throughout the year, as part of our extensive visitor program.Visiting academics collaborate with Melbourne Institute staff on specific topics of investigation and present their research at seminars, workshops and conferences.International linkagesThe Melbourne Institute is a member of the worldwide National Economic Research Organisations network, known as NERO.Facilitated by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, NERO members exchange research findings, identify new areas of study and attend an annual conference.

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