The analysis of problems and policies in the Australian economy. This bridges economic analysis with practical issues of generating progressive political change. Particular focal points are the study of economic inequality, the study of urban and regional development and study of the effects of globalisation and economic rationalism. I also coordinate the final honours year of studies in political economy for undergraduates.
Current research focusses on the relationship between industry development and regional policy.
I am supervising a project looking at the role of industrial 'clusters' in the promotion of more balanced regional development. Also a member of the editorial advisory boards of Social Alternatives, Australian Options and InSite. Member of the Council of the Planning Research Centre, of the Board of the Evatt Foundation and the Board of Directors of the Association for Social and Political Economy. Room 344, Merewether Bldg.