Dr Justin van de Ven

Justin is a specialist in the development and use of structural dynamic microsimulation methods for policy analysis.

Research Interests

Justin’s research interests include the redistributive effects of fiscal policy, household savings, and retirement behaviour.

Education

  • 1998 – 2002 – Doctor of Philosophy (Economics), University of Oxford
  • 1997 – 1998 – Master of Commerce (First class), The University of Melbourne
  • 1991 – 1996 – Bachelor of Commerce (First class), The University of Melbourne
  • 1991 – 1995 – Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (2:1), The University of Melbourne

Employment

  • 2011 –  present – MIAESR, The University of Melbourne
  • 2002 – 2011 – National Institute of Economic and Social Research
  • 2001 – 2002 – Analyst (Mergers and Acquisitions), Merrill Lynch
  • 1996 – 2002 – Research Assistant (Prof. J. Creedy), Melbourne University
  • 1998 – Tutorial Co-ordinator Microeconomics, Melbourne University
  • 1996 – 1998 – Tutor (Economics), Melbourne University
  • 1994 – 1995 – Civil Engineer, City of Casey

Additional Information

Recent publications

“The evolution of tax implicit value judgements in the UK: 1968 to 2018”, Oxford Economic Papers, https://doi.org/10.1093/oep/gpab043. With N. Hérault.

“Are broad-based vouchers an effective way to support life-long learning? Evidence from an Australian reform”, Research in Higher Education, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11162-021-09631-1. With C. Polidano and S. Voitchovsky.