![Associate Professor Renuka Mahadevan](/sites/default/files/profiles/616.jpeg)
Overview
Background
Renuka is an applied economist and Asia-Pacific expert who specialises in a broad range of topics from trade wars (specifically the US-China trade war) to the sharing economy (AirBnb, Uber DiDi etc). Her areas of interest and expertise also extend to empirical and policy analysis in development and agricultural economics, tourism economics, international trade, and productivity growth analysis, using econometrics and macroeconomic models
Availability
- Associate Professor Renuka Mahadevan is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, National University of Singapore
- Bachelor (Honours), National University of Singapore
- Postgraduate Diploma, National University of Singapore
- Masters (Coursework), Australian National University
- Doctor of Philosophy, Australian National University
Works
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2023
Journal Article
How important is optimism for mental health? A spatial temporal life course analysis on Indonesia
Fan, Sha and Mahadevan, Renuka (2023). How important is optimism for mental health? A spatial temporal life course analysis on Indonesia. Applied Research in Quality of Life, 19 (1), 135-154. doi: 10.1007/s11482-023-10234-4
2023
Journal Article
Optimistic income expectations and meeting those expectations: what matters for well-being in a developing country?
Fan, Sha and Mahadevan, Renuka (2023). Optimistic income expectations and meeting those expectations: what matters for well-being in a developing country?. Scottish Journal of Political Economy, 70 (2), 115-132. doi: 10.1111/sjpe.12332
2023
Journal Article
Managing nitrogen environmental impacts to improve green technical efficiency in Philippines rice cultivation
Mahadevan, Renuka, Du, Kai, Preciados, Lemuel Samejon and Schmidt, Susanne (2023). Managing nitrogen environmental impacts to improve green technical efficiency in Philippines rice cultivation. Journal of Environmental Management, 325 (Pt B) 116529, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.116529
2022
Journal Article
Are factors associated with adult refugees' settlement different from well-being? A longitudinal study focusing on gender and age in Australia
Mahadevan, Renuka and Jayasinghe, Maneka (2022). Are factors associated with adult refugees' settlement different from well-being? A longitudinal study focusing on gender and age in Australia. Journal of Social Policy, 53 (2), 1-21. doi: 10.1017/S0047279422000435
2022
Journal Article
Examining factors influencing the adoption of solo, pooling and autonomous ride-hailing services in Australia
Irannezhad, Elnaz and Mahadevan, Renuka (2022). Examining factors influencing the adoption of solo, pooling and autonomous ride-hailing services in Australia. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 136 103524, 103524. doi: 10.1016/j.trc.2021.103524
2021
Journal Article
Balancing equity, environmental and growth objectives: a case study of electricity subsidy reform in a large polluting developing country
Mahadevan, Renuka and Nugroho, Anda (2021). Balancing equity, environmental and growth objectives: a case study of electricity subsidy reform in a large polluting developing country. Australasian Journal of Environmental Management, 28 (4), 1-23. doi: 10.1080/14486563.2021.1986155
2021
Journal Article
Differential effects of parents’ education on adolescent well-being outcomes
Mahadevan, Renuka and Fan, Sha (2021). Differential effects of parents’ education on adolescent well-being outcomes. Child Indicators Research, 14 (6), 2495-2516. doi: 10.1007/s12187-021-09856-7
2021
Journal Article
Home away from home: Examining adolescent refugees’ well-being in Australia
Mahadevan, Renuka and Jayasinghe, Maneka (2021). Home away from home: Examining adolescent refugees’ well-being in Australia. Journal of Refugee Studies, 35 (1), 471-492. doi: 10.1093/jrs/feab065
2021
Journal Article
Is blockchain tourism’s new hope?
Irannezhad, Elnaz and Mahadevan, Renuka (2021). Is blockchain tourism’s new hope?. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology, 12 (1), 85-96. doi: 10.1108/JHTT-02-2019-0039
2021
Journal Article
Is urbanization the link in the tourism–poverty nexus? Case study of China
Mahadevan, Renuka, Suardi, Sandy, Ji, Chenyu and Hanyu, Zhang (2021). Is urbanization the link in the tourism–poverty nexus? Case study of China. Current Issues in Tourism, 24 (23), 3357-3371. doi: 10.1080/13683500.2021.1880375
2021
Journal Article
Effect of income inequality, community infrastructure and individual stressors on adult depression
Fan, Vanessa Sha, Mahadevan, Renuka and Leung, Janni (2021). Effect of income inequality, community infrastructure and individual stressors on adult depression. Health Promotion International, 36 (1), 46-57. doi: 10.1093/heapro/daaa036
2021
Journal Article
Inside out or outside in? Sustaining a national performing arts centre in an emerging cultural city
Chang, Sharon and Mahadevan, Renuka (2021). Inside out or outside in? Sustaining a national performing arts centre in an emerging cultural city. Tourism Recreation Research, 47 (5-6), 544-559. doi: 10.1080/02508281.2020.1858613
2021
Journal Article
Tourism in UNESCO World Heritage Site: divergent visitor views to Lijiang on experiences, satisfaction and future ontentions UNESCO世界遗产旅游目的地的旅游研究——基于不同旅游者对丽江旅游的体验, 满意度和未来旅游意愿的分析
Mahadevan, Renuka and Zhang, Jie (2021). Tourism in UNESCO World Heritage Site: divergent visitor views to Lijiang on experiences, satisfaction and future ontentions UNESCO世界遗产旅游目的地的旅游研究——基于不同旅游者对丽江旅游的体验, 满意度和未来旅游意愿的分析. Journal of China Tourism Research, 18 (3), 670-688. doi: 10.1080/19388160.2021.1965061
2021
Journal Article
Business or pleasure? A comparison of migrant and non-migrant uber drivers in Australia
Holtum, Peter James, Irannezhad, Elnaz, Marston, Greg and Mahadevan, Renuka (2021). Business or pleasure? A comparison of migrant and non-migrant uber drivers in Australia. Work, Employment and Society, 36 (2), 1-20. doi: 10.1177/09500170211034741
2021
Journal Article
Correction to: Differential Effects of Parents’ Education on Adolescent Well‑being Outcomes (Child Indicators Research, (2021), 14, 6, (2495-2516), 10.1007/s12187-021-09856-7)
Mahadevan, Renuka and Fan, Sha (2021). Correction to: Differential Effects of Parents’ Education on Adolescent Well‑being Outcomes (Child Indicators Research, (2021), 14, 6, (2495-2516), 10.1007/s12187-021-09856-7). Child Indicators Research, 15 (1), 373-373. doi: 10.1007/s12187-021-09882-5
2020
Journal Article
Effects of foreign direct investment on carbon emissions: evidence from China and its Belt and Road countries
Mahadevan, Renuka and Sun, Yanyan (2020). Effects of foreign direct investment on carbon emissions: evidence from China and its Belt and Road countries. Journal of Environmental Management, 276 111321, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.111321
2020
Journal Article
How do different chronic condition comorbidities affect changes in depressive symptoms of middle aged and older adults?
Leung, Janni, Fan, Vanessa Sha and Mahadevan, Renuka (2020). How do different chronic condition comorbidities affect changes in depressive symptoms of middle aged and older adults?. Journal of Affective Disorders, 272, 46-49. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2020.03.125
2020
Journal Article
Volunteer use and non-use values, satisfaction and future engagement in a sport event
Mahadevan, Renuka (2020). Volunteer use and non-use values, satisfaction and future engagement in a sport event. Event Management, 24 (2) 6237, 427-434. doi: 10.3727/152599519x15506259856237
2020
Journal Article
Is there an urban-rural divide in the demand for peer-to-peer accommodation sharing?
Mahadevan, Renuka (2020). Is there an urban-rural divide in the demand for peer-to-peer accommodation sharing?. Current Issues in Tourism, 25 (19), 1-8. doi: 10.1080/13683500.2020.1715356
2020
Journal Article
The nexus between seniors’ tourism expenditure and well-being: case study of China
Mahadevan, Renuka and Fan, Vanessa Sha (2020). The nexus between seniors’ tourism expenditure and well-being: case study of China. Tourism Analysis, 25 (1), 169-174. doi: 10.3727/108354220X15758301241620
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Renuka Mahadevan is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Towards responsible nitrogen use in Oceania
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Susanne Schmidt
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Doctor Philosophy
Optimising supply chain and composting techniques to reduce Australia's food waste problem
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Susanne Schmidt
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Doctor Philosophy
Productivity, Profitability and Nitrogen Use Efficiency of Rice Cropping in the Philippines
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Susanne Schmidt
Completed supervision
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
The Economic Valuation of Culture in Singapore: Case Studies of the Singapore Arts Festivals, National Museum and the Esplanade-Theatres on the Bay
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Len Coote
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Measurement and Analysis of Food Security: A Case of Urban India
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Prasada Rao
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
The causes and consequences of intra-household inequality on poverty determination: The case of semi-urban Indo-Fijian households
Principal Advisor
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2008
Master Philosophy
A Study of Efficiency, Output Loss and Soil Erosion in Fiji's Ginger Industry
Principal Advisor
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Addressing Climate Change Cause and Effects on Agriculture, Land Use, and Energy: Case Studies on South Asian Economies
Associate Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
An empirical analysis of the combined supply and demand influences of export expansion on economic growth: The case of Papua New Guinea
Associate Advisor
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Tax policy, growth, and income distribution in Indonesia: a computable general equilibrium analysis
Associate Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
A Computable General Equilibrium Analysis of Biofuel Promotion Policy in Thailand
Associate Advisor
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2006
Master Philosophy
Production Functions in Australian Professional Team Sport: The Australian Football league
Associate Advisor
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
VALUING THE WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT: A CASE STUDY OF SCUBA DIVING LEVIES IN MO KO SIMILAN MARINE NATIONAL PARK, THAILAND
Associate Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
TRADE LIBERALISATION AND THE PRODUCTIVITY GROWTH OF THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR IN SRI LANKA
Associate Advisor
Media
Enquiries
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- economic policy - Asia Pacific
- income inequality
- poverty - economics
- social value - events
- tourism and economics
- tourism and poverty
- volunteers and economics
- well-being and economics
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