Paul Gerrans

Paul Gerrans is a Professor of Finance at the University of Western Australia (UWA) Business School, specializing in consumer financial decision-making, retirement savings, and financial literacy. He has held roles including Chair of the Business School's Regional Ethics and Research Committee and membership in the OECD/INFE Research Committee and PISA Financial Literacy Expert Group. His research integrates behavioral economics, aging studies, and policy analysis, with a focus on improving retirement outcomes through education and interventions.

• Education Overview:
  • Previous positions at Edith Cowan University (1990–2010) and visiting roles at Susquehanna University (1995, 2007).
• Research Interests:
  • Financial literacy acquisition in youth and its decline in older adults.
  • Impact of cognitive function on retirement savings decisions.
  • Cross-cultural retirement savings behaviors (e.g., Thailand, Malaysia).
  • Role of social norms and values in financial choices.
• Awards:
  • 2013 Outstanding Achievement Award from Financial Literacy Australia.
• Grants & Projects:
  • Australia Research Council grants on retirement savings education (2009–2012).
  • CSIRO-funded Superannuation Cluster projects (2013–2016).
  • Recent collaborations on pandemic impacts on retirement savings (2023–2025).
• External Roles:
  • Member of OECD’s INFE Research Committee and PISA Financial Literacy Group.
  • Advisory roles for ASIC, National Seniors Australia, and Thai universities.

His work bridges academia and policy, addressing global challenges in financial inclusion and aging populations.