Professor Ross Williams

Ross Williams is a professorial associate in the Melbourne Institute. Previous positions held include economist at the World Bank, professor of econometrics at the University of Melbourne and dean of the faculty, member of the Commonwealth Grants Commission and managing editor of the Australian Economic Review. He has a PhD from the London School of Economics. His research papers are predominantly in the areas of household behaviour and the economics of education. His current main interest is the history of educational institutions. His book The Policy Providers documents and evaluates the history of the Melbourne Institute. He was awarded an AM for services to education, contribution to professional publications, and as an adviser to state and federal governments.