Australia's leading applied economic and social research institute
The Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research has worked for over 60 years to advance opportunity, equity, and prosperity in Australia and our region. Our world-class economists conduct rigorous, independent research and analysis, providing an evidence base for effective policy reform. We are a trusted partner for governments, industry, and communities, working to solve the complex challenges of our time.
News
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Think your specialist is expensive? Look at what others are paying
Seeing a medical specialist can leave you with significant out-of-pocket costs. Yet political parties have not adequately addressed this in their pre-election bids.
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Monthly Inflation Gauge and Cost of Living report
The Melbourne Institute Monthly Inflation Gauge recorded an increase in monthly inflation during March, primarily influenced by price rises for recreation and culture. The increase in monthly inflation was largely offset by price falls for food and non-alcoholic beverages. The monthly cost of living also increased for each of the five selected household types (age pensioners, pensioners and beneficiaries and other government transfer recipients). Despite the increase, annual headline inflation remains with the 2-3 per cent target band.
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The rate of sports betting has surged more than 57% – and younger people are betting more
There’s an urgent need to protect younger Australians, and in particular men, at greatest risk of gambling harm. Here is one effective way this can be achieved, writes Dr Ferdi Botha for The Conversation.
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We tracked the mental health of trans and gender-diverse Australians for over 20 years. And we’re worried
The mental health of trans, nonbinary and gender-diverse Australians is suffering and getting worse, writes Dr Karinna Saxby for The Conversation.
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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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