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Melbourne Institute's insights on the economic and social wellbeing of Australians living through the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
We are Australia’s pre-eminent economic and social policy research centre. For more than 50 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.
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Our Research
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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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.
News
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Melbourne Institute Virtual Colloquium
Join us as we embark on a colloquium designed for policy makers, practitioners and analysts
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Parents’ mental and financial stress soars during COVID-19 crisis
Australians are preferring to “err on the side of caution” and stay at home as much as possible to minimise the risk of infection during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Economics to solve health problems
Faculty researcher Professor Yuting Zhang has been awarded a Future Fellowship from the Australian Research Council, to fund her forthcoming project on private health insurance.
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Economy to contract three per cent in June with significant uncertainty about future growth
