Pandemic buying: how innovative retailers stayed afloat As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to menace Australia's economy, new consumer research gives some hope to retailers. Eloise Zoppos Department of Marketing Post COVID-19: Is cultural agility still relevant? Globalisation is in flux. But the experience of living and working internationally will happen again – and in fact, cultural agility may be even more important post-COVID-19. Richard Hall Senior Leadership team Under the cloak of COVID-19: How the pandemic affects workplace investigations Working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic has added another layer into investigations into employee misconduct. Adriana Orifici Department of Business Law and Taxation How to boost Australian jobs: construction and manufacturing With three possible scenarios for the Australian economy, only one will get us out of recession faster – boost jobs in construction and manufacturing. Heather Anderson Giovanni Caggiano Farshid Vahid-Araghi Benjamin Wong Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics Can friendship networks help pinpoint those most in need? When it comes to handing out aid, friendship networks can provide a way of determining who are the neediest in the community. Matthew Olckers Department of Economics 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 Bouncing back from COVID-19: what determines resilience? 'She'll be right mate' is Australia's version of Britain's 'Keep calm and carry on'. But what determines our ability to bounce back when life deals a heavy blow? David Johnston Michael Shields Centre for Health Economics COVID-19 testing by age: A road map back to work? With the COVID infection curve flattening, attention now turns to plans that will transition Australia to normal economic activity. Gaurav Datt Asadul Islam Centre for Development Economics and Sustainability How COVID-19 widens the divide between rich and poor children Financial hardship from the COVID-19 lockdown will broaden the gap between rich and poor, with children faring worst. Centre for Health Economics In light of COVID-19, should we switch our retirement system to a universal pension? The COVID-19 crisis potentially opens the way for big changes to Australia's retirement system. Could we use super to fund pensions? Ummul Ruthbah Amid a looming global change, Australia has a chance to rewrite the rules A very significant reversal in Australia’s approach to international cooperation is underway, auguring an era of engagement with other global institutions outside the UN. Could a sharp fall in exports sink China’s economy? Far from providing an opportunity for global dominance, COVID-19 has revealed the great weaknesses in China's economy. He-Ling Shi Department of Economics Prev 1 2 3 4 Next
