Melbourne Institute: Applied Economic & Social Research
Celebrating 60 years of research
We are Australia’s pre-eminent economic and social policy research centre. For 60 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.
News
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What can we expect from the 2023 economic 'misery index'?
Read this article by Professor Guay Lim and Associate Professor Sam Tsiaplias from Melbourne Institute in Pursuit.
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Changing gender norms around women’s work: Evidence from an online intervention in Indonesia
Authored by Professor Lisa Cameron, Dr Diana Contreras Suárez and Diahhadi Setyonaluri, our latest Research Insight uses data from an online survey to explore whether providing information on the extent of community support for working women in Indonesia can positively change husbands' and wives' attitudes.
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The Inflation Gauge recorded higher prices for February, in addition to a rise in the cost of living
The Inflation Gauge recorded higher prices for February, in addition to a rise in the cost of living.
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Is inflation starting to bite financially precarious Australians?
New research explores how Australians have changed spending in times of high inflation, particularly focusing on those under financial pressure.
Discover the Melbourne Institute: Applied Economic & Social Research
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Data Tools and Indicators
We apply cutting-edge statistical and econometric methodology to primary and secondary data sets, producing trusted tools and insights for government, education, business and community organisations.
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Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey
Our HILDA survey has provided crucial insights into Australian life for over two decades. The only nationally representative long-term study of households in this country, it has followed the same group of Australians since 2001.
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Conferences and Forums
The Melbourne Institute hosts of a variety of conferences, forums and a virtual colloquium throughout the year that both inform and shape Australia's social policy.
