Isaac Gross

Isaac Gross is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics at Monash University, Faculty of Business and Economics. He holds a PhD and is actively involved in research, teaching, and policy advisory roles. His work bridges academic theory and real-world economic policy, particularly in macroeconomic and monetary domains.

His research interests center on macroeconomics, monetary policy, DSGE modeling, and commodity price dynamics. He employs advanced quantitative methods to analyze policy effectiveness and economic stability, with a regional focus on Australia and global commodity markets.

The recent articles highlight a consistent focus on nonlinear modeling of macroeconomic systems, optimal policy design, and structural analysis of monetary and resource sectors. His work combines theoretical rigor with empirical validation, often using large-scale models like MARTIN for policy simulation.

Scientific Awards:

• Best Paper at the Melbourne Institute Macroeconomic Policy Meeting (2018)
• Dean's Citations for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning (2021)

Advising and Grants: Isaac Gross served as the Primary Chief Investigator on the 2022 research project Estimating Optimal Policy Rules for Australian Monetary Policy with MARTIN. While formal student advising is not listed, his Dean’s Citation underscores significant contributions to student learning. He has also contributed to educational initiatives such as continuing education in macroeconometrics.

Labs, Teams, and Collaborations: He collaborates with prominent economists including Andrew Leigh and J. Hansen. His work involves external engagement with key institutions such as the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Standing Committee on Economics, indicating integration into national policy networks.