David Orsmond

David Orsmond is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Macquarie University, affiliated with the Centre for Risk Analytics. He holds expertise in macroeconomics, housing markets, financial regulation, and emerging economies. Previously, he served as an Economist at the International Monetary Fund, Deputy Head of Department at the Reserve Bank of Australia, and in Australia's Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. His education includes a PhD (Economics) from Duke University (1992), a Bachelor of Economics (Hons) from the University of Sydney (1986), and Advanced Studies in International Policy from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy.

Research focuses on policy advice, commodity price impacts, savings ratios, and mining sector dynamics. He leads the 'Passive to Interactive' project enhancing first-year student engagement through lecture videos. His work appears in journals like Advances in Economics Education and media outlets analyzing economic trends and policy implications.

• Received the 2022 Vice-Chancellor's Teaching Award for student-nominated excellence.
• Contributed to high-profile media commentaries on job market shifts, inflation trends, and post-pandemic economic restructuring.

His academic networks span international institutions, with active participation in policy dialogues and university teaching innovations.