Luke Hartigan

Dr Luke Hartigan is a Lecturer in the School of Economics at The University of Sydney. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of New South Wales (2017). Prior to academia, he worked as an Economist at the Reserve Bank of Australia. His research focuses on macro-econometrics, time series analysis, and the empirical study of business cycles and financial conditions. He specialises in developing novel econometric methods for economic forecasting and policy analysis.

• Education: PhD in Economics (UNSW, 2017)
• Professional Experience: Reserve Bank of Australia (Economist)

Research interests include theoretical and empirical time series econometrics, empirical macroeconomics, and financial econometrics. His work emphasizes practical applications such as nowcasting GDP growth, monitoring financial conditions, and assessing policy impacts. Recent projects involve developing methodologies to improve real-time economic forecasting during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.

He has contributed to policy-oriented publications, including analyses on Australia's economic vulnerability to financial shocks and the effectiveness of inflation targeting. His work bridges academic rigor with actionable insights for policymakers.

Selected grants include an Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project (2023) focused on nowcasting and interpreting the Australian economy. Media engagements include commentary on interest rate trends and recession risks in outlets like The Conversation.