Economics is one of the founding disciplines of UWA since the University’s inception in 1911. Our department, home to renowned academics working on the global economy’s most pressing challenges, is at the forefront of economic research and education across Australia and the Indo-Pacific region.
 
The department maintains strong connections with industry through corporate partnerships and a network of distinguished alumni. Our graduates have built successful careers in both the public and private sectors. They hold leadership roles in the Reserve Bank of Australia, Federal and State Treasuries, and independent research institutes (Productivity Commission, e61), and top financial and consulting firms like McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, EY, Macquarie, Commonwealth, and others.

Our graduates have built successful careers in both the public and private sectors. They hold active roles in the Reserve Bank of Australia, State and Federal Treasuries as well as independent research institutes (Productivity Commission, e61). In the private sector, our graduates hold leading positions in top financial firms like McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, EY, Commonwealth Bank, and others.