Tony Ramsay

Dr Tony Ramsay is a Lecturer in the UNE Business School at the University of New England (UNE), Australia, with eight years of experience teaching international political economy (IPE), economic history, and Australian public policy. His academic appointment resides within the Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business and Law at UNE, where he contributes to both undergraduate and postgraduate education in political economy and policy studies.

Dr Ramsay earned his BA(Hons) and PhD from the University of New England, establishing foundational expertise in economic history and political economy that directly informs his scholarly contributions and pedagogical approach.

Tony Ramsay's research program critically examines the intersections of International political economy, Labour market economics, Employment output, Socialised investment, and Infrastructure renewal, with particular attention to the History of international economic policy change and Government relations. His scholarly work consistently challenges neo-liberal economic orthodoxy while proposing social democratic alternatives for achieving full employment and equitable economic development. He investigates historical policy shifts in Australia and globally, emphasizing the role of public investment in infrastructure and the complex dynamics between Business relations and Labour relations within contemporary capitalism.

Dr Ramsay's publication record from 2003-2017 reveals a sustained scholarly engagement with political economy, characterized by rigorous critique of neo-liberal frameworks and advocacy for evidence-based policy alternatives. His work frequently appears in specialized journals including the Journal of Australian Political Economy and The Economic and Labour Relations Review, with recurring themes examining Job Guarantee schemes, infrastructure investment for full employment, and Australia's labor market evolution. This cohesive body of research demonstrates his commitment to advancing policy-relevant scholarship that bridges academic theory and practical economic governance.