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Melbourne Institute's insights on the economic and social wellbeing of Australians living through the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Our research provides a nuanced understanding of the social and economic issues affecting contemporary Australia. We focus on interconnected concerns related to equity in economic and social wellbeing.
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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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Financial stress due to COVID-19 is on the rise
Despite satisfaction with government economic policies to support jobs and keep people connected to work during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, negative economic conditions appear to be having an impact on people’s finances, according to the latest survey by the Melbourne Institute: Applied Economic & Social Research at the University of Melbourne.
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Who's hit hardest by the COVID-19 economic shutdown?
The latest Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey shines a light on those most vulnerable to the COVID-19 economic downturn – low-wage workers, women and young people
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COVID-19 interfering with philanthropy, survey finds
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is affecting the ability of Australians to donate and extend a helping hand to others outside their household, according to the latest survey by the Melbourne Institute: Applied Economic & Social Research at the University of Melbourne.
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Further to fall, harder to rise: Australia must outperform to come out even from COVID-19
Australia's economy has prospered due to open borders and international trade. It has much more to lose from disruptions.
