Securing future jobs for those with autism depends on what we do next With an increasing number of people being diagnosed on the autistic spectrum, this world-first global study investigates what the future holds for their employment opportunities. Charmine Härtel Department of Management The lockdown quandary: is the pain worth the gain? Monash researchers are mapping the global effects of different strategies used to contain and manage COVID-19. This is what they have found so far. Ranjan Ray Centre for Development Economics and Sustainability Grapple with artificial intelligence now, or risk being stranded later Coming to grips with the future implications of AI on global trade isn't easy, particularly when it is becoming embedded into the decision-making process itself. Han-Wei Liu Department of Business Law and Taxation Smart contracts: just how smart are they? With the rise of disruptive new technologies, smart contracts have the potential to increase productivity, lower costs, and increase transparency. But is the law keeping up? Benjamin Hayward Department of Business Law and Taxation Loneliness is not just a health burden; it also has an economic cost Loneliness has an economic cost. As a new study reveals its link with mental health in Australia, what can be done? Claryn Kung Johannes Kunz Centre for Health Economics When COVID-19 first hit, Australian investors under-reacted. Why? In the weeks following the outbreak of the coronavirus, the Australian market drifted down. Then came the reaction. Dharmendra Naidu Department of Accounting Are cleaner energy policies possible for India post-COVID-19? India's energy sector was already experiencing production issues, so does COVID-19 present an opportunity to introduce more renewables? Mita Bhattacharya Department of Economics The way students size up their chances at high school influences their future studies Students’ beliefs about whether they will complete high school predict whether they go on to further education. Johannes Kunz Don’t hold off breast cancer screening, women told COVID-19 has made women reluctant to attend routine breast cancer screening, but there is a compelling reason not to put it off: cost. Karinna Saxby Dennis Petrie Centre for Health Economics Rethinking biofuels: the future of energy? Australia lags the rest of the world when it comes to adopting biofuels - that is, turning plant matter into energy. But we can move beyond the 'food versus fuel' argument with expert research and government support. Diane Kraal Department of Business Law and Taxation Where should our mental health dollars go? Mental health issues can have little-understood but long-reaching consequences for individuals, families, neighbourhoods. Developing a mental health policy that best utilises our economic resources is crucial for all Australians. Michael Shields
