Christian Gillitzer

Dr. Christian Gillitzer is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Economics at the University of Sydney. He joined the university in 2017 from the Reserve Bank of Australia and holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Michigan (2013). His research focuses on macroeconomics and empirical public finance, with notable works on tax policy, inflation dynamics, consumer behavior, and the impact of economic policies on education systems.

Education

• PhD in Economics, University of Michigan, 2013

Research Interests

Dr. Gillitzer’s work examines critical areas such as:

• Macroeconomics: Inflation targeting, consumer sentiment, and global economic linkages
• Public Finance: Tax compliance strategies, optimal taxation, and policy nudges
• Education Economics: Impact of school closures on standardized testing

Publications

His recent work explores topics like the economic effects of school closures under zero-COVID policies, political attitudes influencing inflation expectations, and the role of third-party reporting in tax deductions. He has contributed to prestigious journals such as the American Economic Journal: Macroeconomics and Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization.

Grants and Awards

No specific awards or grants are listed in the available texts.

Advising and Collaboration

No advisees or formal grant details are explicitly mentioned, but collaborations with institutions like the Reserve Bank of Australia and international co-authors are evident.