Garry Barrett

Professor Garry Barrett is a prominent academic in economics at the University of Sydney, serving as Head of the School of Economics. He holds degrees from the University of Sydney (BEc Hons), and the University of British Columbia (MA, PhD). His research focuses on labour economics, public economics, and microeconometrics, with key areas including economic inequality, retirement behavior, and public policy impact. He is affiliated with the Sydney Policy Lab, Brain and Mind Centre, and Charles Perkins Centre. Notable publications include works on retirement well-being, housing economics, and pension policies. Awards include Fellowship in the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia. Grants include studies on housing equity, household debt, and intergenerational transfers. His work bridges econometric rigor and policy relevance, addressing topics like cognitive skills in labor markets and the effects of economic shocks on households.