UQ PhD economics candidate Sabrina Lenzen wants her research to encourage policymakers to incentivise dementia prevention rather than just treating symptoms.
To celebrate the release of his new book, Born Digital, Adjunct Professor Bob Wigley answered some of our questions and offered some insight into how his book relates to the work of economists.
Professor Brenda Gannon said it was a controversial question among economists, but knowing more about why some people visited their doctors more often than others with similar health conditions could save us all money.
Research from School of Economics PhD candidate and BEL 3MT winner Sabrina Lenzen shows that physical activity can improve cognitive function and memory – and it may also prevent the onset of dementia
The government now seems to be headed for the worst possible course of action – cutting support for those hit hardest by the pandemic while pouring money into the bank accounts of the well-off.
For The Conversation: Professor John Quiggin breaks down why BlackRock's announcement that it will dump more than half a billion dollars in thermal coal shares matters.
