Paul Crosby

Research

Dr Paul Crosby is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at Macquarie Business School, Macquarie University. He is an applied microeconomist whose research examines how digital technologies are reshaping cultural and creative industries.

His research is published in leading international peer-reviewed journals and has informed cultural policy and industry practice, including contributions to the Australian Government’s National Cultural Policy. It has also attracted international media coverage in outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, The Independent, The Guardian, The Sydney Morning Herald, ABC TV and Radio, and The Conversation.

He regularly presents his research at invited seminars and conferences internationally and has been a visiting scholar at New York University and the University of Melbourne. He currently serves as Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Association for Cultural Economics International, contributing to the leadership of a global research community spanning academia, policy, and practice.

Teaching and academic service

Paul’s teaching has been recognised at both national and institutional levels, including a 2025 Australian Awards for University Teaching Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning and the 2024 Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Education.

In his teaching, he connects economic topics to a diverse range of real-world problems, enabling students to apply their knowledge in familiar settings. He creates engaging learning environments that encourage students to think critically and develop a deeper appreciation of economics, and has designed and delivered units across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Since 2021, Paul has served as an elected member of Macquarie University’s Academic Senate and is also a member of the Academic Senate Education Committee. He previously served as Learning and Teaching Coordinator for the Department of Economics.

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