Melbourne Institute: Applied Economic & Social Research
Celebrating 60 years of economic and social 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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2022 Outlook Conference: Bold policy and nobody left behind
A recap of the 2022 Economic and Social Outlook Conference held on Wednesday 2 November.
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Tax rebates boosted consumption for Australians
This year, Australians earning up to $126,000pa received a boost on their tax refund amount. Our latest TTPN survey results reveal how and when Australians spent the refunds.
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New Academy of Social Sciences in Australia fellows
Professor Guyonne Kalb and Professor Roger Wilkins from Melbourne Institute appointed new fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences.
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New study finds Australia’s preschool expansion ‘has not better prepared’ kids for school
Read this article by Melbourne Institute's Prof Ragan Petrie and Prof Marco Costillo in The Conversation.
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 nearly 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.
