Associate Professor Renuka Mahadevan
Associate Professor

Renuka Mahadevan

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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

Applied economics Arts and cultural policy Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services Economic development policy Economics Environment policy Environmental politics Government and politics of Asia and the Pacific Human Society Other economics Policy and administration Political science Tourism Tourism policy

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

Search Professor Renuka Mahadevan’s works on UQ eSpace

131 works between 1999 and 2025
All (131) Journal Article (119) Book Chapter (4) Book (4) Other Outputs (4)

41 - 60 of 131 works

2017

Journal Article

Addressing climate change cause and effect on land cover and land use in South Asia

Dissanayake, Sumali, Asafu-Adjaye, John and Mahadevan, Renuka (2017). Addressing climate change cause and effect on land cover and land use in South Asia. Land Use Policy, 67, 252-366. doi: 10.1016/j.landusepol.2017.06.003

Addressing climate change cause and effect on land cover and land use in South Asia

2017

Journal Article

Different Hearth, Different Worth: Sustaining an Emerging Festival in the New Cultural City of Singapore

Chang, Sharon and Mahadevan, Renuka (2017). Different Hearth, Different Worth: Sustaining an Emerging Festival in the New Cultural City of Singapore. Tourism Analysis, 22 (1), 93-98. doi: 10.3727/108354217X14828625279852

Different Hearth, Different Worth: Sustaining an Emerging Festival in the New Cultural City of Singapore

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

Vacationing at sea again: who and why?

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

Do inward looking trade policies affect poverty and income inequality? Evidence from Indonesia's recent wave of rising protectionism

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

Examining domestic and international visits in Australia’s Aboriginal tourism

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

To preserve or enhance precious memories: a segmented market analysis of the history museum in Singapore

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

Erratum to “The Impact of Economic Sanctions on Income Inequality of Target States” (World Development (2016) 83 (1–11))

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.

Valuation and outcomes in the Arctic Winter Games 2016: contributions from research

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

The impact of economic sanctions on income inequality of target states

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

Do education and sex matter for intergenerational earnings mobility? Some evidence from Australia

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

Going beyond the economic impact of a regional folk festival for tourism: a case study of Australia’s Woodford Festival

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

The nexus between poverty and deprivation in Vietnam

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

A research note on the poverty dynamics and cost of poverty inequality: case study of Indonesia

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

Challenges for agricultural development in a resource-rich developing country: a case study of Papua New Guinea

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

Regional impacts of tourism-led growth on poverty and income inequality: a dynamic general equilibrium analysis for Indonesia

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

How pro-poor and income equitable are tourism taxation policies in a developing country? Evidence from a computable general equilibrium model

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

Research note: examining the intention to cruise again sooner rather than later

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

The benefits of short stay caravan travel based on the lived experiences of grey caravanners in Australia

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.

Exploring the potential for green revolution: a choice experiment on maize farmers in Northern Ghana

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

Is There a Link Between Poverty and Food Security?

Past funding

  • 2020 - 2022
    Comparative study of sustainable economic growth and the transformation of industrial structure in China and Australia
    Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia
    Open grant
  • 2003
    An Applied General Equilibrium Approach to Trade and the Environment in Malaysia
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2002
    To develop collaborative research in the area of profitability and productivity.
    UQ Travel Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Sources of Manufacturing Output Growth in South Korea and Taiwan.
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Lessons from Singapore and Hong Kong for Malaysia: The next Asian NIE?
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant

Availability

Associate Professor Renuka Mahadevan is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Optimising supply chain and composting techniques to reduce Australia's food waste problem

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Tyron Venn, Professor Susanne Schmidt

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Productivity, Profitability and Nitrogen Use Efficiency of Rice Cropping in the Philippines

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Susanne Schmidt

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Towards responsible nitrogen use in Oceania

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Susanne Schmidt

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Optimising supply chain and composting techniques to reduce Australia's food waste problem

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Tyron Venn, Professor Susanne Schmidt

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Associate Professor Renuka Mahadevan directly for media enquiries about:

  • 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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