Zhang Wei

Dr. Zhang Wei is a Grant-Funded Researcher (C) at the University of Adelaide's School of Economics and Public Policy, affiliated with the Future of Employment and Skills Research Centre. He holds a PhD in economics and has held roles including Associate Lecturer at the University of Adelaide and Senior Research Fellow at Flinders University's National Institute of Labour Studies. His research focuses on labour economics, health economics, education economics, international trade, and applied game theory. Current projects include evaluations of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, impacts of ageing populations on productivity, job mismatches, and education's role in labour markets.

• Education: PhD in economics (thesis on multilateral vs. bilateral trade liberalisation)

Research interests span policy-relevant areas such as workforce dynamics, healthcare economics, and trade agreements. He has contributed to projects funded by ARC/NHMRC, NCVER, and government departments, addressing topics like retirement policy, VET completers' job mobility, and economic security. Supervision eligibility includes co-supervision for Masters/PhD candidates.