Melbourne Institute: Applied Economic & Social Research
Celebrating 60 years of research
View highlights from the 2023 Economic & Social Outlook Conference
We are Australia’s pre-eminent economic and social policy research centre. For over 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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The Monthly Inflation Gauge and Cost of Living report recorded zero change in consumer prices in September
The Monthly Inflation Gauge and Cost of Living report recorded zero change in consumer prices in September
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Breaking Down Barriers Community Profiles
This analysis introduces Breaking Down Barriers Community Profiles – an interactive web-based data visualisation tool to track factors associated with economic poverty among Australian communities.
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Avoiding the cliff and the freefall into poverty
Read the latest Pursuit article from Professor A. Abigail Payne, Director, Melbourne Institute: Applied Economic & Social Research.
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Ongoing work-from-home negotiation converges (somewhat)
Our latest TTPN Survey examines Australians' workers and employers continue to navigate the balance of working from home and in the office.
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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 a variety of conferences and forums throughout the year that both inform and shape Australia's social policy.