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)

81 - 100 of 131 works

2010

Journal Article

The implications of European Union sugar price cuts, economic partnership agreement, and development aid for Fiji

Mahadevan, Renuka and Asafu-Adjaye, John (2010). The implications of European Union sugar price cuts, economic partnership agreement, and development aid for Fiji. Contemporary Economic Policy, 28 (1), 52-64. doi: 10.1111/j.1465-7287.2009.00156.x

The implications of European Union sugar price cuts, economic partnership agreement, and development aid for Fiji

2009

Journal Article

The sustainability of export-led growth: The Singapore experience

Mahadevan, Renuka (2009). The sustainability of export-led growth: The Singapore experience. Journal of Developing Areas, 43 (1), 233-247. doi: 10.1353/jda.0.0034

The sustainability of export-led growth: The Singapore experience

2009

Journal Article

The rough global tide and political storm in Fiji call for swimming hard and fast but with a different stroke

Mahadevan, Renuka (2009). The rough global tide and political storm in Fiji call for swimming hard and fast but with a different stroke. Pacific Economic Bulletin, 24 (2), 1-23.

The rough global tide and political storm in Fiji call for swimming hard and fast but with a different stroke

2009

Journal Article

The withdrawal of EU sugar preferences and the bittersweet reform pill for Fiji

Mahadevan, Renuka (2009). The withdrawal of EU sugar preferences and the bittersweet reform pill for Fiji. Pacific Economic Bulletin, 24 (2), 82-94.

The withdrawal of EU sugar preferences and the bittersweet reform pill for Fiji

2009

Journal Article

Regional Trade Agreements versus Global Trade Liberalisation: Implications for a Small Island Developing State

Asafu-Adjaye, John and Mahadevan, Renuka (2009). Regional Trade Agreements versus Global Trade Liberalisation: Implications for a Small Island Developing State. The World Economy, 32 (3), 509-529. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9701.2008.01117.x

Regional Trade Agreements versus Global Trade Liberalisation: Implications for a Small Island Developing State

2009

Journal Article

The viability of Fiji's sugar industry

Mahadevan, Renuka (2009). The viability of Fiji's sugar industry. Journal of Economic Studies, 36 (4), 309-325. doi: 10.1108/01443580910973547

The viability of Fiji's sugar industry

2009

Journal Article

The less than sweet solution to Fiji's sugar industry problems

Mahadevan, Renuka (2009). The less than sweet solution to Fiji's sugar industry problems. Journal of International Development, 21 (1), 126-136. doi: 10.1002/jid.1481

The less than sweet solution to Fiji's sugar industry problems

2008

Journal Article

The high price of sweetness: The twin challenges of efficiency and soil erosion in Fiji's sugar industry

Mahadevan, Renuka (2008). The high price of sweetness: The twin challenges of efficiency and soil erosion in Fiji's sugar industry. Ecological Economics, 66 (2-3), 468-477. doi: 10.1016/j.ecolecon.2007.10.011

The high price of sweetness: The twin challenges of efficiency and soil erosion in Fiji's sugar industry

2008

Journal Article

A dynamic analysis of the impact of uncertainty on import- and/or export-led growth: The experience of Japan and the Asian Tigers

Mahadevan, Renuka and Suardi, Sandy (2008). A dynamic analysis of the impact of uncertainty on import- and/or export-led growth: The experience of Japan and the Asian Tigers. Japan and the World Economy, 20 (2), 155-174. doi: 10.1016/j.japwor.2006.10.001

A dynamic analysis of the impact of uncertainty on import- and/or export-led growth: The experience of Japan and the Asian Tigers

2008

Book

Agricultural development and trade liberalisation : implications for a small island state

Mahadevan, Renuka and Asafu-Adjaye, John (2008). Agricultural development and trade liberalisation : implications for a small island state. New York, NY, United States: Nova Science Publishers.

Agricultural development and trade liberalisation : implications for a small island state

2008

Other Outputs

Construction of an adult equivalence index to measure intra-household inequality and poverty: case study

Kumar, Sunil and Mahadevan, Renuka (2008). Construction of an adult equivalence index to measure intra-household inequality and poverty: case study. 363. School of Economics, University of Queensland.

Construction of an adult equivalence index to measure intra-household inequality and poverty: case study

2007

Journal Article

Energy consumption, economic growth and prices: A reassessment using panel VECM for developed and developing countries

Mahadevan, R. and Asafu-Adjaye, J. (2007). Energy consumption, economic growth and prices: A reassessment using panel VECM for developed and developing countries. Energy Policy, 35 (4), 2481-2490. doi: 10.1016/j.enpol.2006.08.019

Energy consumption, economic growth and prices: A reassessment using panel VECM for developed and developing countries

2007

Journal Article

New evidence on the export-led growth nexus: A case study of Malaysia

Mahadevan, R. (2007). New evidence on the export-led growth nexus: A case study of Malaysia. World Economy, 30 (7), 1069-1083. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9701.2007.01030.x

New evidence on the export-led growth nexus: A case study of Malaysia

2007

Journal Article

Perspiration versus inspiration: Lessons from a rapidly developing economy

Mahadevan, R. (2007). Perspiration versus inspiration: Lessons from a rapidly developing economy. Journal of Asian Economics, 18 (2), 331-347. doi: 10.1016/j.asieco.2007.02.009

Perspiration versus inspiration: Lessons from a rapidly developing economy

2007

Book Chapter

How Successful is Poverty Alleviation in Malaysia?

Mahadevan, R. (2007). How Successful is Poverty Alleviation in Malaysia?. Poverty, Poverty Alleviation and Social Disadvantage: Analysis, Case Studies and Policies. (pp. 844-861) edited by Tisdell, C.A.. New Delhi: Serials Publications.

How Successful is Poverty Alleviation in Malaysia?

2007

Journal Article

The poverty transition: When, how and what next?

Mahadevan, R. (2007). The poverty transition: When, how and what next?. Journal of International Development, 19 (8), 1099-1113. doi: 10.1002/jid.1387

The poverty transition: When, how and what next?

2007

Book Chapter

Poverty in Malaysia: New wine in an old bottle?

Mahadevan, Renuka (2007). Poverty in Malaysia: New wine in an old bottle?. Poverty, Poverty Alleviation and Social Disadvantage: Analysis, Case Studies and Policies. (pp. 822-843) edited by C. A. Tisdell. New Delhi, India: Serials Publications.

Poverty in Malaysia: New wine in an old bottle?

2007

Book

Sustainable growth and economic development: A case study of Malaysia

Mahadevan, R. (2007). Sustainable growth and economic development: A case study of Malaysia. 1st ed. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar.

Sustainable growth and economic development: A case study of Malaysia

2006

Journal Article

Poverty in Malaysia: New Wine in and Old Bottle?

Mahadevan, R (2006). Poverty in Malaysia: New Wine in and Old Bottle?. Indian Development Review, 4 (2), 301-321.

Poverty in Malaysia: New Wine in and Old Bottle?

2006

Journal Article

Is there a case for low inflation-induced productivity growth in selected Asian economies?

Mahadevan, R and Asafu-Adjaye, J (2006). Is there a case for low inflation-induced productivity growth in selected Asian economies?. Contemporary Economic Policy, 24 (2), 249-261. doi: 10.1093/cep/byj018

Is there a case for low inflation-induced productivity growth in selected Asian economies?

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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