Economics @RMIT

EVALUATION METHODS WORKSHOP The Economic Society of Australia, Victorian Branch, warmly invites you to a one-day workshop focused on two key methodologies for policy evaluation. THE DESIGN AND CONDUCT OF RANDOMISED CONTROL TRIALS: Gain insights into the principles of designing and implementing RCTs, a gold standard for evaluating the effectiveness of programs and interventions. THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF DIFFERENCE-IN-DIFFERENCE METHODOLOGY: Learn how this powerful econometric technique can be applied to assess causal relationships and evaluate policy impacts over time. These techniques have recently emerged as the preferred methods for policy evaluation in both government and industry, making this workshop invaluable for professionals seeking to enhance their analytical skills and improve evidence-based decision-making. Details of the Workshop: Date: Tuesday 19 November 2024 Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm Cost: $275 for members / $350 for non members (click here to join now)   Venue: Behavioural Business Lab, RMIT, 405 Russell Street, Melbourne Hosted by esteemed practitioners Dmitry Ryvkin and Dr Rebecca Valenzuela REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/gNKY5kcj #economics #randomcontroltrials #differenceindifference #experiments #methods

What impact will generative AI have on business education in the months and years to come? I have no idea! But I decided to ask some colleagues of mine who might (or, at least, are in a much better position to speculate than I am): Jonathan Boymal, Douglas MacKevett, Patricia Feubli, and Donald Clark What they told me can be grouped into five questions: 1️⃣ Will The Use Of Generative AI Be Good For Student Learning? 2️⃣ How Will The Social And Emotional Dimensions Of Learning Be Maintained? 3️⃣ Will Professors Remain The Gatekeepers Of Knowledge? 4️⃣ Will Lecturers And Disciplines Be Relevant In The Future? 5️⃣ Will Business Schools Even Be Relevant in the Future? Want to learn more? Check out my latest piece for Forbes. 🔗 in first comment RMIT University & Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts --- 🔔 I write about #leadership, #technology, #history (and, especially, where they overlap). 🖇️ Feel free to follow or connect... ♻️ And thanks for re-posting...

What impact will generative AI have on business education in the months and years to come? I have no idea! But I decided to ask some colleagues of mine who might (or, at least, are in a much better position to speculate than I am): Jonathan Boymal, Douglas MacKevett, Patricia Feubli, and Donald Clark What they told me can be grouped into five questions: 1️⃣ Will The Use Of Generative AI Be Good For Student Learning? 2️⃣ How Will The Social And Emotional Dimensions Of Learning Be Maintained? 3️⃣ Will Professors Remain The Gatekeepers Of Knowledge? 4️⃣ Will Lecturers And Disciplines Be Relevant In The Future? 5️⃣ Will Business Schools Even Be Relevant in the Future? Want to learn more? Check out my latest piece for Forbes. 🔗 in first comment RMIT University & Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts --- 🔔 I write about #leadership, #technology, #history (and, especially, where they overlap). 🖇️ Feel free to follow or connect... ♻️ And thanks for re-posting...

It’s graduation day, and we could not be more excited to celebrate the class of 2024! For those who cannot attend the celebrations in person, you can still be a part of the ceremony by watching our livestream. https://brnw.ch/21wPtNB

Australia’s fertility rate has reached a historic low of 1.5 babies per woman, far below the replacement rate of 2.1. In the short term, lower birth rates allow more spending per person on education and healthcare. However, over time, declining fertility, combined with increasing life expectancy, will lead to an aging population, raising some serious questions about how we can maintain our country’s workforce, sustain economic growth and fund important services. Efforts to boost fertility through parental leave, childcare subsidies, and financial incentives have shown limited success, partly due to delayed family formation. While immigration has helped counter low fertility, the global decline in birth rates limits the availability of young, skilled workers. Productivity-enhancing technological advances, such as AI and robotics, may ease the impact of workforce shortages, but technology alone won’t address these demographic challenges, which will require a broader range of policy responses. In our article for The Conversation Australia + NZ, Sarah Sinclair, Ashton de Silva and I explore what’s going on with fertility rates here and around the world, what it might it mean for the future of our economy, and what we can we do about it.

2024 CoBL Awards: Research Excellence Awards We recently celebrated the 2024 CoBL Awards, acknowledging outstanding Academic and Professional staff from across the College in the areas of Learning & Teaching, Research, Professional Excellence and Global Engagement. The Research Excellence Awards celebrate the commitment, diversity and excellence of our research staff and highlight outstanding research achievements and impact. The Research Excellence Awards were presented by Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research & Innovation Tracy Taylor, with the assistance of Professor Cameron Duff, Deputy Dean R&I at the School of Management. Congratulations to this year’s Research Award recipients! Research Excellence 🏆 Sefa Awaworyi Churchill Research Excellence – Early Career Researcher 🏆 Dr Armin Pourkhanali Excellence in Research Supervsion 🏆 Associate Professor Joona Keränen, PhD Award for Social Impact 🏆 Associate Professor Angel Zhong Award for Social Impact – Early Career Researcher 🏆 Dr Marian Makkar CoBL Team Award for Research Excellence and Social Impact 🏆 Elena Campbell, Riley Ellard, Catherine Caruana, Kat Ogilvie, Samara Young, and Matilda Simpson Research Excellence – Journal Publication by an Academic 🏆 Dr Peyman Khezr #businessresearch #lawresearch #socialimpact Colin Picker | Prof. Mathews Nkhoma | Madelaine Sandall | Kathy Douglas | Simon Pervan | Robert (Bob) McClelland | David Smith | Heath McDonald | Emma Sherry

Last week was a big week - I received a couple of awards for my work during the year - incredibly grateful that I get to do what I do, but even more humbled that the work gets recognition. I was named the RMIT College of Business and Law Media Star for 2024. This is for "her ability to get to the heart of a topic and convey its impacts on the general public has made her as a sought-after expert for media commentary on a diverse range of topics, including the ‘lying flat’ trend, dynamic ticket pricing, supermarket price gouging and cost of living". She was featured on 7 News, ABC (TV, radio and online), The Age, Australian Financial Review and news.com.au as well as industry publications such as Retail World Magazine and Ad News." It's overwhelming that this commentary reached over 817.5 million people across 774 media outlets. This wouldn't have been possible without the exceptional guidance of Nellie G. and Ben Nielsen, who have been instrumental in this journey. I'm equally grateful to receive the Teaching Excellence Award from the School of Economics, Finance and Marketing for our work in the Business Graduate Portfolio. This recognition truly belongs to our entire teaching team - Jane Chen, PhD, Gabrielle Hernan,Rahul Soans, Guillaume Galanos, and Dr Prad Wijayaratne . Your dedication to our student's success makes all the difference.

A big shout out to our outstanding 2024 College of Business & Law Research Award recipients! Research Excellence Award  Sefa Awaworyi-Churchill Early Career Research Excellence Armin Pourkhanali Social Impact Award: Angel Zhong Social Impact – Early Career Researcher Marian Makkar Research Excellence and Social Impact Team: Elena Campbell, Riley Ellard, Catherine Caruana, Kat Ogilvie, Samara Young, Matilda Simpson Research Excellence – Journal Publication Peyman Khezr Excellence in Research Supervision Joona Keränen #ResearchandInnovation #RMIT #CollegeofBusinessandLaw

We are proud to announce RMIT University has ranked 1st in Australia and 22nd globally in the inaugural Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings! 🎉 This is evidence of RMIT’s longstanding commitment to taking a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to investigating and solving global issues and challenges of #social, #economic and #environmental importance. Distinguished Professor Calum Drummond AO, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research & Innovation, described this as an outstanding result that the university community is incredibly proud of. "While RMIT is a relatively young university, we are deeply committed to scaling up our interdisciplinary research and translation activities. By leveraging diverse expertise and thought leadership, we aim to produce high-quality, impactful research outcomes," he said. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gPuDfUKr

Last night, we held the Blockchain Industry Awards 'The Blockies' at the scenic WatersEdge, set against the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. We celebrated and honored twelve leaders who have made significant impact in advancing the digital economy through Blockchain and Digital Assets. The gala was not just a celebration of achievements but also a testament to the sectors spirit of giving back. The highlight was a charity auction, led by Damian Amamoo where the artwork "Elon Buys Bitcoin" was acquired, raising $10,000 for the UNICEF Children's Fund. A huge congratulations to Independent Reserve, the proud owners of piece! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our judges, whose expertise and diligence were pivotal in the selection process, and to our sponsors, whose generous support made this event possible. We also commend all nominees for their outstanding contributions and dedication. Huge thank you to Greg Oakford our emcee who brought an incredible amount of fun and energy to the evening, making the event truly memorable. This event was a celebration of the entire local industry's perseverance, resilience, and determination to drive the digital economy forward. Congratulations to all our winners. 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 Independent Reserve 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 Block Earner 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 & 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 Fireblocks 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 Independent Reserve 𝗔𝗠𝗟, 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮, 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 Hashlock 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 b'das*l 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 RMIT University 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲-𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 Grineo 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 Joni Pirovich 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 Danielle Marie 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 📈 Yuvraj Singh™ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 Ben Simpson A huge thank you to our sponsors Zodia Custody, Ripple, Zerocap, Chainalysis, Binance Australia, Tax On Chain, CoinJar, Proof of Search & Crypto Tax Calculator. We could not do this without you! This was by far the best Blockies ever and this is due to the incredible 'small but mighty' DECA team - Merilee L., Dinali Jay, Alec O'Sullivan and Amy-Rose Goodey. #blockies2024