![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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2017
Journal Article
Vacationing at sea again: who and why?
Mahadven, Renuka (2017). Vacationing at sea again: who and why?. Tourism Analysis, 22 (1), 99-103. doi: 10.3727/108354217X14828625279898
2017
Journal Article
Do inward looking trade policies affect poverty and income inequality? Evidence from Indonesia's recent wave of rising protectionism
Mahadevan, Renuka, Nugroho, Anda and Amir, Hidayat (2017). Do inward looking trade policies affect poverty and income inequality? Evidence from Indonesia's recent wave of rising protectionism. economic modelling, 62, 23-34. doi: 10.1016/j.econmod.2016.12.031
2017
Journal Article
Examining domestic and international visits in Australia’s Aboriginal tourism
Mahadevan, Renuka (2017). Examining domestic and international visits in Australia’s Aboriginal tourism. Tourism Economics, 24 (1), 127-134. doi: 10.1177/1354816617701440
2016
Journal Article
To preserve or enhance precious memories: a segmented market analysis of the history museum in Singapore
Chang, Sharon and Mahadevan, Renuka (2016). To preserve or enhance precious memories: a segmented market analysis of the history museum in Singapore. Journal of Cultural Economics, 42 (1), 1-15. doi: 10.1007/s10824-016-9286-5
2016
Journal Article
Erratum to “The Impact of Economic Sanctions on Income Inequality of Target States” (World Development (2016) 83 (1–11))
Afesorgbor, Sylvanus Kwaku and Mahadevan, Renuka (2016). Erratum to “The Impact of Economic Sanctions on Income Inequality of Target States” (World Development (2016) 83 (1–11)). World Development, 85, 126-126. doi: 10.1016/j.worlddev.2016.05.011
2016
Other Outputs
Valuation and outcomes in the Arctic Winter Games 2016: contributions from research
Ren, Carina Bregnholm, Mahadevan, Renuka and Madsen, Anders Koed (2016). Valuation and outcomes in the Arctic Winter Games 2016: contributions from research. Aalborg, Denmark: Institut for Kultur og Globale Studier, Aalborg Universitet.
2016
Journal Article
The impact of economic sanctions on income inequality of target states
Afesorgbor, Sylvanus Kwaku and Mahadevan, Renuka (2016). The impact of economic sanctions on income inequality of target states. World Development, 83, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.worlddev.2016.03.015
2016
Journal Article
Do education and sex matter for intergenerational earnings mobility? Some evidence from Australia
Fairbrother, David and Mahadevan, Renuka (2016). Do education and sex matter for intergenerational earnings mobility? Some evidence from Australia. Australian Economic Papers, 55 (3), 212-226. doi: 10.1111/1467-8454.12068
2016
Journal Article
Going beyond the economic impact of a regional folk festival for tourism: a case study of Australia’s Woodford Festival
Mahadevan, Renuka (2016). Going beyond the economic impact of a regional folk festival for tourism: a case study of Australia’s Woodford Festival. Tourism Economics, 23 (4), 744-755. doi: 10.5367/te.2016.0542
2016
Journal Article
The nexus between poverty and deprivation in Vietnam
Mahadevan, Renuka and Hoang, Viet-Ngu (2016). The nexus between poverty and deprivation in Vietnam. Journal of Policy Modeling, 38 (2), 290-303. doi: 10.1016/j.jpolmod.2016.01.001
2016
Journal Article
A research note on the poverty dynamics and cost of poverty inequality: case study of Indonesia
Mai, Tung and Mahadevan, Renuka (2016). A research note on the poverty dynamics and cost of poverty inequality: case study of Indonesia. Economic Analysis and Policy, 49, 100-107. doi: 10.1016/j.eap.2015.12.003
2016
Journal Article
Challenges for agricultural development in a resource-rich developing country: a case study of Papua New Guinea
Sanida, Osborne, John Asafu-Adjaye and Mahadevan, Renuka (2016). Challenges for agricultural development in a resource-rich developing country: a case study of Papua New Guinea. Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy, 21 (6), 235-256. doi: 10.1080/13547860.2016.1145789
2016
Journal Article
Regional impacts of tourism-led growth on poverty and income inequality: a dynamic general equilibrium analysis for Indonesia
Mahadevan, Renuka, Amir, Hidayat and Nugroho, Anda (2016). Regional impacts of tourism-led growth on poverty and income inequality: a dynamic general equilibrium analysis for Indonesia. Tourism Economics, 23 (3), 614-631. doi: 10.5367/te.2015.0534
2016
Journal Article
How pro-poor and income equitable are tourism taxation policies in a developing country? Evidence from a computable general equilibrium model
Mahadevan, Renuka, Amir, Hidayat and Nugroho, Anda (2016). How pro-poor and income equitable are tourism taxation policies in a developing country? Evidence from a computable general equilibrium model. Journal of Travel Research, 56 (3), 334-346. doi: 10.1177/0047287516641781
2015
Journal Article
Research note: examining the intention to cruise again sooner rather than later
Mahadevan, Renuka (2015). Research note: examining the intention to cruise again sooner rather than later. Tourism Economics, 22 (6), 1423-1430. doi: 10.5367/te.2015.0488
2015
Journal Article
The benefits of short stay caravan travel based on the lived experiences of grey caravanners in Australia
Patterson, Ian, Pegg, Shane and Mahadevan, Renuka (2015). The benefits of short stay caravan travel based on the lived experiences of grey caravanners in Australia. Tourism Analysis, 20 (5), 539-549. doi: 10.3727/108354215X14411980111497
2015
Journal Article
Exploring the potential for green revolution: a choice experiment on maize farmers in Northern Ghana
Mahadevan, Renuka and Asafu-Adjaye, John (2015). Exploring the potential for green revolution: a choice experiment on maize farmers in Northern Ghana. African Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, 10 (3), 207-221.
2015
Journal Article
Is There a Link Between Poverty and Food Security?
Mahadevan, Renuka and Hoang, Vincent (2015). Is There a Link Between Poverty and Food Security?. Social Indicators Research, 128 (1), 179-199. doi: 10.1007/s11205-015-1025-3
2015
Journal Article
The poverty burden: a measure of the difficulty of ending extreme poverty
Quiggin, John and Mahadevan, Renuka (2015). The poverty burden: a measure of the difficulty of ending extreme poverty. Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy, 20 (2), 167-177. doi: 10.1080/13547860.2015.1020612
2014
Journal Article
Regional differences pose challenges for food security policy: a case study of India
Mahadevan, Renuka and Suardi, Sandy (2014). Regional differences pose challenges for food security policy: a case study of India. Regional Studies, 48 (8), 1319-1336. doi: 10.1080/00343404.2012.726709
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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Doctor Philosophy
Towards responsible nitrogen use in Oceania
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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