Siew Ling Yew

Siew Ling Yew is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics at Monash University, Australia. Her research focuses on Public Finance, Macroeconomics, Economic Growth and Development, and Population Economics. She holds a PhD in Economics from the National University of Singapore.

Her work explores intersections between health, policy, and demographic trends. Key themes include the impact of unconditional cash transfers on health and fertility, health externalities on labor productivity, and optimal policy design. She has also investigated topics such as energy poverty, military expenditure implications, and the effects of parental leave policies on growth.

Recent publications (2021–2024) emphasize policy evaluation frameworks, with a focus on welfare programs, gender health disparities, and aging populations. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

Her research spans theoretical and applied economics, combining quantitative analysis with policy relevance. Current affiliations include Monash University’s Department of Economics. No advising roles or grants are detailed in the text.