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)

61 - 80 of 131 works

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

The poverty burden: a measure of the difficulty of ending extreme poverty

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

Regional differences pose challenges for food security policy: a case study of India

2013

Journal Article

Social valuation and repeat visitation of grey nomads in regional Queensland of Australia

Mahadevan, Renuka (2013). Social valuation and repeat visitation of grey nomads in regional Queensland of Australia. Tourism Analysis, 18 (6), 723-729. doi: 10.3727/108354213X13824558188820

Social valuation and repeat visitation of grey nomads in regional Queensland of Australia

2013

Journal Article

An examination of linear and nonlinear causal relationships between commodity prices and U.S. inflation

Mahadevan, Renuka and Suardi, Sandy (2013). An examination of linear and nonlinear causal relationships between commodity prices and U.S. inflation. Economic Inquiry, 51 (4), 1932-1947. doi: 10.1111/j.1465-7295.2012.00503.x

An examination of linear and nonlinear causal relationships between commodity prices and U.S. inflation

2013

Journal Article

Unilateral liberalisation or trade agreements: which way forward for the Pacific?

Mahadevan, Renuka and Asafu-Adjaye, John (2013). Unilateral liberalisation or trade agreements: which way forward for the Pacific?. World Economy, 36 (10), 1355-1372. doi: 10.1111/twec.12075

Unilateral liberalisation or trade agreements: which way forward for the Pacific?

2013

Journal Article

A note on soil erosion and the loss in crop production: case study of Fiji's ginger farms

Mahadevan, Renuka and Gonemaituba, Waisiki (2013). A note on soil erosion and the loss in crop production: case study of Fiji's ginger farms. Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy, 18 (3), 502-511. doi: 10.1080/13547860.2012.742688

A note on soil erosion and the loss in crop production: case study of Fiji's ginger farms

2013

Journal Article

Fad, fetish or fixture: contingent valuation of performing and visual arts festivals in Singapore

Chang, Sharon and Mahadevan, Renuka (2013). Fad, fetish or fixture: contingent valuation of performing and visual arts festivals in Singapore. International Journal of Cultural Policy, 20 (3), 318-340. doi: 10.1080/10286632.2013.817396

Fad, fetish or fixture: contingent valuation of performing and visual arts festivals in Singapore

2013

Journal Article

Understanding senior self-drive tourism in Australia using a contingency model

Mahadevan, Renuka (2013). Understanding senior self-drive tourism in Australia using a contingency model. Journal of Travel Research, 2013 (2), 252-259. doi: 10.1177/0047287513496476

Understanding senior self-drive tourism in Australia using a contingency model

2013

Journal Article

Exploiting comparative advantage in agriculture and resources: the way forward for small island states

Mahadevan, Renuka and Asafu-Adjaye, John (2013). Exploiting comparative advantage in agriculture and resources: the way forward for small island states. Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, 57 (3), 320-343. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-8489.2012.00618.x

Exploiting comparative advantage in agriculture and resources: the way forward for small island states

2013

Journal Article

Implications of CO2 reduction policies for a high carbon emitting economy

Asafu-Adjaye, John and Mahadevan, Renuka (2013). Implications of CO2 reduction policies for a high carbon emitting economy. Energy Economics, 38, 32-41. doi: 10.1016/j.eneco.2013.03.004

Implications of CO2 reduction policies for a high carbon emitting economy

2013

Journal Article

Is there a role for caste and religion in food security policy? A look at rural India

Mahadevan, Renuka and Suardi, Sandy (2013). Is there a role for caste and religion in food security policy? A look at rural India. Economic Modelling, 31 (1), 58-69. doi: 10.1016/j.econmod.2012.11.060

Is there a role for caste and religion in food security policy? A look at rural India

2013

Journal Article

The economic benefits associated with grey caravanners' involvement in organised rallies in regional Queensland, Australia

Pegg, Shane, Patterson, Ian and Mahadevan, Renuka (2013). The economic benefits associated with grey caravanners' involvement in organised rallies in regional Queensland, Australia. International Journal of Event Management Research, 8 (2), 1-12.

The economic benefits associated with grey caravanners' involvement in organised rallies in regional Queensland, Australia

2012

Other Outputs

Profiling the economic and social contribution of the grey nomad short trip caravan market in Queensland

Pegg, S., Mahadevan, R. and Patterson, I. (2012). Profiling the economic and social contribution of the grey nomad short trip caravan market in Queensland. St Lucia, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland.

Profiling the economic and social contribution of the grey nomad short trip caravan market in Queensland

2012

Book

Managing macroeconomic policies for sustainable growth

Asafu-Adjaye, John and Mahadevan, Renuka (2012). Managing macroeconomic policies for sustainable growth. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar. doi: 10.4337/9781781007136

Managing macroeconomic policies for sustainable growth

2011

Journal Article

Impact of socio-economic factors and social affiliation on living standards: a quantile regression approach

Mahadevan, Renuka and Suardi, Sandy (2011). Impact of socio-economic factors and social affiliation on living standards: a quantile regression approach. Applied Economics Letters, 19 (13), 1231-1236. doi: 10.1080/13504851.2011.619478

Impact of socio-economic factors and social affiliation on living standards: a quantile regression approach

2011

Journal Article

Lessons from the unfinished agenda of a small developing economy under trade and structural reforms

Mahadevan, Renuka and Asafu-Adjaye, John (2011). Lessons from the unfinished agenda of a small developing economy under trade and structural reforms. Journal of International Development, 26 (5), 624-642. doi: 10.1002/jid.1822

Lessons from the unfinished agenda of a small developing economy under trade and structural reforms

2011

Journal Article

Intra-household income inequality and poverty in a small developing economy

Kumar, Sunil and Mahadevan, Renuka (2011). Intra-household income inequality and poverty in a small developing economy. Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy, 16 (2), 143-162. doi: 10.1080/13547860.2011.564747

Intra-household income inequality and poverty in a small developing economy

2011

Journal Article

The effects of uncertainty dynamics on exports, imports and productivity growth

Mahadevan, Renuka and Suardi, Sandy (2011). The effects of uncertainty dynamics on exports, imports and productivity growth. Journal of Asian Economics, 22 (2), 174-188. doi: 10.1016/j.asieco.2010.11.001

The effects of uncertainty dynamics on exports, imports and productivity growth

2011

Book Chapter

The sugar industry

Mahadevan, Renuka and Asafu-Adjaye, John (2011). The sugar industry. The sugar industry and cotton crops. (pp. 251-271) edited by Peter T. Jenkins. New York, NY, United States: Nova Science Publishers.

The sugar industry

2010

Journal Article

Dynamic effects of trade and output volatility on the trade-growth nexus: Evidence from Singapore

Mahadevan, Renuka and Suardi, Sandy (2010). Dynamic effects of trade and output volatility on the trade-growth nexus: Evidence from Singapore. Journal of Economic Studies, 37 (3), 314-326. doi: 10.1108/01443581011061294

Dynamic effects of trade and output volatility on the trade-growth nexus: Evidence from Singapore

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

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

    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

  • 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

    Towards responsible nitrogen use in Oceania

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: 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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