Robert has published in a wide range of international journals, including: Journal of Productivity Analysis, Journal of Development Economics, Environmental and Resource Economics, Urban Studies, Applied Economics, Defence and Peace Economics, De Economist, and Economia Internazionale. He has also undertaken a range of consultancy projects for private companies, local government agencies and charitable trusts as well as giving testimony as an expert witness in the Civil Courts.
Robert welcomes student enquiries relating to both undergraduate study and HDR supervision.
Teaching awards
- 2008 Otago University Students’ Association, Best Teacher Top Ten
- 1995 Teaching Merit Award, University of Tasmania
Academic awards
- 2008 Ray Stone Prize in Oral French (Advanced French 1 and 2),
University of Otago - 1984 Award in Commerce (Economics), University of Otago
- 1976 Award in Arts (Maths), University of Otago
Publications
Research areas
- Applied economics: Robert has research interests in a many areas of applied economics including:
- economic growth
- the economics of national defence
- bio-economic modelling
- savings behaviour
- the housing market
Teaching areas
Dr Robert Alexander's specialist areas of knowledge include macroeconomics, mathematical economics, business economics, economics for MBA, applied economics, bio-economic modelling of marine reserves, savings behaviour in China, the housing market, defence spending, national debt, economic growth.