Discover what’s happening with Economics at Otago
Read about our media coverage, research and news updates. During the year, the Department also hosts many public lectures and events from our researchers and subject experts. For Economics staff, we have an upcoming departmental seminars calendar, ensuring that everyone is kept up-to-date.
You can also watch podcasts of past Economics (Otago Business School) public lectures and events.
Read our Economics magazine
Keep updated with EcoNZ@Otago - an accessible and applicable, bi-annual magazine containing articles of interest on contemporary issues in the field of Economics.
Departmental notices
Read the top stories and announcements within the Department of Economics at Otago.
Departmental seminars
Find out about the upcoming seminars for the Department of Economics.
Latest news
Investigating how alcohol price changes affect consumption
Thursday, 28 July 2022 4:23pm
Research to determine how alcohol consumption in New Zealand responds to changes in the price of alcohol has received $95,000 in funding from Te Whatu Ora Health Promotion Agency.
New Zealand’s role in space to take centre stage at Foreign Policy School
Monday, 13 June 2022 1:14pm
As New Zealand takes its place as a space-faring nation, this year’s Otago Foreign Policy School will tackle the regulatory, scientific, cultural, and security aspects the nation must consider when moulding its space policy and framework.
Why study Economics?
Friday, 27 May 2022 11:48am
Based in the Department of Economics, Senior Lecturer Dr Murat Üngör shares his advice for students considering study at the Otago Business School and how this led to his own research.
Otago voices in the media: quarterly picks
Thursday, 7 April 2022 10:43am
This quarterly issue is dedicated to Ukraine media expertise: click the links below to view a selection of vital media commentary by University of Otago researchers over the past two months.
Otago study finds travel restrictions most undesirable lockdown feature
Wednesday, 23 March 2022 1:33pm
Public health experts find not being able to travel within Aotearoa or overseas the most undesirable feature of lockdowns, a new study from the University of Otago has found.
Otago researchers discover best way to avoid procrastination
Friday, 12 November 2021 11:20am
They say procrastination is the thief of time – actually deadlines are.
Otago study highlights income inequality through the ages
Tuesday, 14 September 2021 8:32am
An Otago researcher’s recent study into international differences in income inequality found that many of the very old and very new nations have greater income inequality than those that are of intermediate age.
Recent PhD graduate Dawnelle Clyne shares her passion for exploring as well as economics
Friday, 3 September 2021 10:37am
Dr Dawnelle Clyne sailed through the Caribbean, Latin America and the United States before graduating with a PhD in Economics from the University of Otago.
A sustainable future: Rebuilding Aotearoa
Wednesday, 30 June 2021 12:36pm
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development agreement set 17 global goals to achieve peace and prosperity. We present snapshots of the range of work on sustainability undertaken by the Otago Business School staff.
Recognising exceptional undergraduates
Tuesday, 18 May 2021 12:38pm
Not only did this years Prince of Wales Prize winner excel in his studies but he also contributed to the local business industry during his undergraduate studies.
Recognising exceptional undergraduates
Tuesday, 18 May 2021 11:35am
Not only did this years Prince of Wales Prize winner excel in his studies but he also contributed to the local business industry during his undergraduate studies.
Getting a taste of Māori business
Thursday, 11 March 2021 9:07am
Four Otago Business School students spent their summer as scholarship recipients, getting a real taste of Māori business.
NZ-China agreement has brought strong economic gains, Otago research
Wednesday, 29 July 2020 9:34am
An Otago economist argues New Zealand should expand its trade agreements in the wake of COVID-19, as his new research shows the country benefited from the NZ-China free trade agreement.
Rebuilding Aotearoa New Zealand
Wednesday, 1 July 2020 4:04pm
New Zealand is emerging from the storm that is COVID-19. A common analogy heard during lockdown was that “we were all in the same boat”. Were we?
Student hoping Ethiopian cheese-making venture will help country develop
Friday, 26 June 2020 11:31am
Liam Arthur readily admits heading to the highlands of Ethiopia to make high quality cheese after he graduates isn’t a typical career plan.
Nathan Berg selected as DCC Chair in Entrepreneurship
Thursday, 12 September 2019 2:40pm
Associate Professor Nathan Berg, of the Department of Economics, has been appointed the new Dunedin City Council Chair in Entrepreneurship.
Behavioural economist appointed as DCC Chair in Entrepreneurship
Thursday, 12 September 2019 2:36pm
The University of Otago has appointed behavioural economist Associate Professor Nathan Berg as its Dunedin City Council Chair in Entrepreneurship.
Money matters front of mind for this year’s Otago Foreign Policy School
Thursday, 20 June 2019 10:56pm
Otago’s 54th Foreign Policy School kicks off next Friday, with the economy firmly back in focus.
Economy back in focus for the 54th Otago Foreign Policy School
Thursday, 20 June 2019 2:31pm
Politicians, diplomats, and academics will come together to discuss the challenges of economics in the modern world, at the 54th University of Otago Foreign Policy School (OFPS).
New role for Hansen after more than 30 years
Wednesday, 16 January 2019 11:53am
After 34 years in the Department of Economics, Professor Paul Hansen says it is just his turn to take up the role of Head of Department.
