Julie Smith

Dr. Julie Smith is an Honorary Associate Professor and ARC Future Fellow at the Australian National University's Research School of Population Health. She holds affiliations with the Crawford School of Public Policy's Tax and Transfer Policy Institute. Her career spans academic, policy, and governmental roles, including senior economist positions in Australian and New Zealand treasuries and advisory roles with international organizations like the WHO.

Education: BEc(Hons)/BA (Asian Studies), PhD (Economics) from ANU. Her research focuses on breastfeeding economics, maternal health, taxation policy, and sustainability. Notable projects include analyzing the economic value of breastfeeding, assessing the environmental impact of commercial milk formula, and gender-responsive budgeting.

Research interests include feminist economics, public finance, infant nutrition policy, and climate change mitigation through breastfeeding advocacy. Key awards include ARC Future Fellowship and Postdoctoral Fellowship. She has authored over 60 articles, two books, and contributed to policy reforms globally.

Her work bridges academic research and policy, influencing international guidelines on breastfeeding and infant feeding practices. She has advised governments and NGOs on taxation, public health, and disaster resilience strategies.