Petr Sedlacek
School of Economics - PhD in Economics, University of Amsterdam | MPhil in Econometrics and Macroeconomics, Tinbergen Institute, Amsterdam | MA in Economics, Joint European Studies Program, UK, Belgium, Czech Republic | Ing in Economic Policy and Macroeconomic Analysis (MSc equivalent), University of Economics Prague
Petr is a Professor of Economics at the UNSW Business School. Prior to joining UNSW, he was a Professor at the University of Oxford, where he is still an Associate Member. His research primarily focuses on labor markets, worker and firm heterogeneity and the influence of startups and young businesses on the rest of the economy. Petr has advised the European Commission and his research has attracted several grants and awards.
From This Author
Is there an economic case for supporting voluntary unemployment?
New research has found labour market mobility benefits productivity, with voluntary unemployment playing a key role in workforce efficiency and economic outcomes
How can Australia respond to Trump’s trade tariffs?
Economists warn that proposed US tariffs could disrupt global trade, putting pressure on key Australian exports and industries
Skilled migrants: a solution to our growth dilemma?
Australia’s productivity growth slowdown requires policy changes around skilled migration and economic impact, writes UNSW Business School's Petr Sedlacek
This start-up calculator can predict the employment impact of recessions
By measuring employment at start-ups across different recessionary scenarios, researchers have been able to predict the potential economic impact of future pandemics