Martin Richardson

Martin Richardson is Professor of Economics at the Research School of Economics, Australian National University. He holds a PhD from Princeton University and has taught at Georgetown University, University of Otago, and ANU. His research focuses on international trade and applied microeconomics, with expertise in welfare economics, customs unions, and incentive structures.

Research interests include:

• International trade policy and agreements
• Economic sovereignty and exit clauses
• Incentive structures in vertical relationships
• Behavioral economics of media and information

Recent publications analyze trends in international economic governance, including sovereignty issues in trade agreements, media's role in economic perceptions, and experimental approaches to conflict of interest. Articles consistently explore policy implications for market efficiency and welfare.

He has been a Lay Member of the NZ High Court since 2000 and has been an academic visitor at institutions worldwide including University of Toronto, Université de Montréal, and Hitotsubashi University.