Melbourne Institute of Applied Economics and Social Research

Melbourne, Australia

The Melbourne Institute’s research provides a nuanced understanding of the complex social and economic issues affecting contemporary Australia. We focus on interconnected concerns related to equity in economic and social wellbeing. By evaluating and informing the design of efficient and appropriate policies, we work to reduce socio-economic disadvantage and promote economic independence for more Australians.

Contact details

Website:
https://melbourneinstitute.unimelb.edu.au/home

Address:
Level 5, Faculty Of Business And Economics Building 111 Barry Street, Melbourne VIC 3010, Australia

Country:
Australia

Sub-region:
Australia and New Zealand

Areas of focus

Topics of research
Geographics of focus
Australia
Operating languages
English

Organisation details

Business model
University institute/center
Institutional affiliations
Government , University
Year founded
1852
Age (years)
Melbourne Institute of Applied Economics and Social Research
171 
Australia average
 32
Global average
 31
Founded by
Founders: Hugh Childers
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2023): Abigail Payne
Leader gender: Female
Leader(s) (2022): Abigail Payne
Leader gender: Female
Leader(s) (2021): Abigail Payne
Leader gender: Female
Staff size
2023
Melbourne Institute of Applied Economics and Social Research
 25
Australia average
 28
Global average
 66
2021
Melbourne Institute of Applied Economics and Social Research
 11,376
2020
Melbourne Institute of Applied Economics and Social Research
 66
% Female staff
2023
Melbourne Institute of Applied Economics and Social Research
 72%
Australia average
 54%
Global average
 50%
2021
Melbourne Institute of Applied Economics and Social Research
 35%
2020
Melbourne Institute of Applied Economics and Social Research
 45%
% Female researchers
2021
Melbourne Institute of Applied Economics and Social Research
 35%
Australia average
 29%
Global average
 16%
2020
Melbourne Institute of Applied Economics and Social Research
 35%

Organisational performance

Publications
2022
Melbourne Institute of Applied Economics and Social Research
 214
Australia average
 35
Global average
 65
Financials
2020
Melbourne Institute of Applied Economics and Social Research
 $2,048,431,872
Australia average
 $60,111,576
Global average
 $214,856,754

Social

Likes (2022)
Melbourne Institute of Applied Economics and Social Research
 486,477
Australia average
 33,000
Global average
 33,280
Likes (2021)
Melbourne Institute of Applied Economics and Social Research
 462,159
Likes (2019)
Melbourne Institute of Applied Economics and Social Research
 442,267
Twitter
Followers (2023)
Melbourne Institute of Applied Economics and Social Research
 2,920
Australia average
 9,747
Global average
 19,389
Followers (2022)
Melbourne Institute of Applied Economics and Social Research
 2,776
Followers (2021)
Melbourne Institute of Applied Economics and Social Research
 2,547
Subscribers (2023)
Melbourne Institute of Applied Economics and Social Research
 4
Australia average
 5,634
Global average
 6,305
Followers (2023)
Melbourne Institute of Applied Economics and Social Research
 884
Australia average
 6,876
Global average
 12,044

Data notes

Last updated: 04/05/2023
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
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