CRAE is located in the School of Economics and Finance and our scope is to establish a collaborative applied economic research framework across the university. The key functions of CRAE are to promote the research interests of members and provide support services to enhance and enable research. This is achieved through: developing and enhancing new and existing collaborative research networks; providing facilities for the sharing of research materials and data; maintaining relationships with the relevant professional societies of researchers; and lobbying internal and external partners to support applied economic research activities. Click here for a copy of the 2008 CRAE Annual Report and the CRAE 2008 Research Output Report.

Structure

The research structure is designed to support networking and recipricol information sharing. There are seven distinct areas, coordinated through the Secretariat. For information on any of the areas, simply click on the links, or contact CRAE directly.

• Director: Siobhan Austen
• Deputy Director: Rachel Ong
• Coordinator: Michelle Twigger for General Enquiries
• Research Assistant: Clinton McMurray

Associated Research Groups within CBS: There are currently four research groups  associated with CRAE.

Affiliated Research Groups: There are currently four research groups affiliated with CRAE

Related Interest Groups at Curtin: Associations with CRAE extend beyond traditional CBS areas of research, with a number of economic researchers working in related fields.

Research Projects: CRAE is active in conducting research in all fields of applied economics, often in collaboration with industry partners.