Paul Crosby

Research interests

Dr Paul Crosby is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at Macquarie Business School, Macquarie University. Specialising in applied microeconomics, he focuses on the economics of digitisation, cultural industries, social media, sports, and consumer choice. His research has appeared in numerous leading international, peer-reviewed economics journals.

Paul's work has also attracted attention from prominent media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, Fortune Magazine, ABC TV and Radio, The Australian, The Sydney Morning Herald, and The Conversation.

With substantial experience in collaboration with government and industry partners, Paul has presented his research at invited talks across the United States, Europe, South Africa, and Australia. Additionally, he currently serves as the Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Association for Cultural Economics International.

Teaching and academic service

In his teaching, Paul connects economic topics to a diverse range of real-world problems, allowing students to apply their knowledge of economics in familiar settings. He creates stimulating learning environments where students feel invested in the subject matter, thereby gaining a greater appreciation of economics.

Paul has developed and delivered high quality, engaging economics units across both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He consistently receives excellent student feedback. In 2024, he won the Student-Nominated Award at the Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Education.

Since 2021, Paul has served as an elected member of the Macquarie University Academic Senate and is also a member of the Academic Senate Learning and Teaching Committee. Paul served as the Learning and Teaching Coordinator for the Department of Economics from 2019 to 2021.

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