Timothy Fisher

Timothy Fisher is an Associate Professor at the School of Economics, University of Sydney. He holds a BA (Hons) from Queen’s University, and MA and PhD from the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on law and economics, particularly empirical analysis of commercial bankruptcy, corporate restructuring, and legal reforms in Asia. He has contributed to studies on tax claims in bankruptcy, environmental impacts on aquaculture, and global trade blocs. His work bridges legal frameworks with economic outcomes, emphasizing policy implications.

Education:

• BA (Hons) in Economics, Queen’s University
• MA in Economics, University of British Columbia
• PhD in Economics, University of British Columbia

Research interests include bankruptcy law dynamics, corporate financial reorganization, and the interplay between legal systems and economic development. Notable work examines Chapter 11 bankruptcy procedures, tax priority in financial distress, and environmental effects on agricultural economies. His 2014 study on pollution impacts on shrimp farms in the Mekong Delta highlights interdisciplinary applications of economics.

Key grants include a 2006 Australian Research Council project analyzing bankruptcy and financial reorganization in Australia. His publications span journals like Abacus, International Review of Law and Economics, and Aquaculture Economics and Management.

Professional activities include advising on corporate restructuring strategies and contributing to policy debates on legal reforms. He has collaborated internationally, with notable co-authors including Joseph Martel and Ilka Gavious.