Centre for Research in Applied Economics (CRAE)

The Centre of Research in Applied Economics (CRAE) was established in July 2006 to strengthen collaboration among applied economists at Curtin University of Technology.

CRAE is located in the School of Economics and Finance and our scope is to establish a collaborative applied economic research framework across the university. The key functions of CRAE are to promote the research interests of members and provide support services to enhance and enable research. This is achieved through: developing and enhancing new and existing collaborative research networks; providing facilities for the sharing of research materials and data; maintaining relationships with the relevant professional societies of researchers; and lobbying internal and external partners to support applied economic research activities. Click here for a copy of the 2008 CRAE Annual Report and the CRAE 2008 Research Output Report.

Structure

The research structure is designed to support networking and recipricol information sharing. There are seven distinct areas, coordinated through the Secretariat. For information on any of the areas, simply click on the links, or contact CRAE directly.

Secretariat

The Secretariat is comprised of: 

• Director: Harry Bloch
• Deputy Director: Siobhan Austen
• Coordinator: Michelle Twigger for General Enquiries

Associated Research Groups within CBS

There are currently five associated research groups  within CRAE.

Affiliated Research Groups within Curtin

There are currently three affiliated research groups within CRAE

Related Interest Groups at Curtin

Associations with CRAE extend beyond traditional CBS areas of research, with a number of economic researchers working in related fields.

Individual Applied Economic Researchers

There are over 30 individual economic researchers from within Curtin registered with CRAE, and numerous research collaborations with local, national and international academic researchers. 

HDR Students

CRAE is active in supporting higher degree students and early career researchers

Research Projects
CRAE is active in conducting research in all fields of applied economics, often in collaboration with industry partners.