The mission of the economics discipline at UTS is to contribute to social welfare through research, teaching, and external engagement.

‘Social Welfare’ refers to the wellbeing of all members of society, and it is enhanced by improving economic efficiency, promoting equity and, in the long-run, through sustainable development.

To achieve this mission, the economics discipline embraces the diversity of perspectives, fields of research, and backgrounds of both staff and students.

Does it pay to study Economics? “Economists have hourly earnings that put them in the top 3 per cent of earnings by occupation” according to the Reserve Bank of Australia.