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Professor Alicia N. Rambaldi serves as Director of Research at the School of Economics, The University of Queensland, where she has established herself as a leading expert in applied econometrics and economic measurement. With a terminal degree completed in 1992 from the Department of Economics at Louisiana State University's Ourso College of Business, she has built an impressive career spanning over three decades focused on developing sophisticated methodologies for economic analysis. Her leadership role as Director of Research underscores her significant contributions to the academic community and her commitment to advancing economic research at both institutional and international levels.
Professor Rambaldi's research interests span multiple dimensions of applied econometrics, with particular expertise in time series analysis, state-space modeling, and spatial econometrics. Her work has significantly advanced methodologies for computing price indices for land and property, developing techniques for estimation with linked administrative data, and creating innovative smoothing approaches that integrate spatial and temporal information. She has made substantial contributions to understanding housing market dynamics, particularly regarding flood risk impacts on property values, the effects of short-term rental regulations, and the relationship between urban amenities and property prices. Her research bridges theoretical econometric advances with practical applications that inform policy decisions in urban planning, environmental management, and economic development.
Analysis of Professor Rambaldi's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on applying sophisticated econometric techniques to real-world economic problems, particularly in housing markets and economic measurement. Her work demonstrates a progression from foundational methodological developments to increasingly complex applications addressing contemporary challenges such as climate adaptation, urban planning, and international economic comparisons. A notable trend is her growing emphasis on high-frequency data analysis and the development of more responsive economic indicators that can better capture rapidly changing market conditions. Her research increasingly incorporates interdisciplinary perspectives, integrating insights from urban planning, environmental science, and behavioral economics to develop more comprehensive models of economic phenomena.
Professor Rambaldi's research program has been supported by significant funding from the Australian Research Council, including multiple Discovery Projects and Linkage Projects. Her current projects include "Measuring the Commercial Real Estate Sector in Australia" (2022-2025), "An Integrated Demographic and Transport Demand Modelling Framework" (2019-2022), "Predicting the value and use of urban land" (2018-2021), and "Reliability of purchasing power parities from the World Bank" (2017-2021). These projects demonstrate her ability to secure competitive research funding and lead collaborative research efforts addressing important economic questions with practical policy implications.
Professor Rambaldi is affiliated with the Centre for Efficiency and Productivity Analysis (CEPA) at the University of Queensland, where she contributes to a vibrant research community focused on advancing methodologies for economic measurement and productivity analysis. Her work often involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams that include urban planners, environmental scientists, and policy analysts, reflecting the applied nature of her research and its relevance to real-world decision making. Through her leadership in research projects and her role as Director of Research, she plays a key role in shaping the research agenda at the School of Economics and fostering collaborations both within the university and with external partners.
