Dr Catherine de Fontenay
Dr Catherine de Fontenay
Applied economics
2026
Profile
I apply economic theory (particularly contract theory and bargaining theory) to applied policy questions. I translate the broader economic theory background for policymakers.
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Selected Publications
1. Andalón, M., de Fontenay, C., Ginther, D. K., & Lim, K. (2024). The rise of teamwork and career prospects in academic science. Nature Biotechnology, 42(8), 1314-1319.
2. Productivity Commission (2024) Advances in Measuring Healthcare Productivity, Research Paper.
3. de Fontenay, C. and J. Gans (2014). Bilateral Bargaining with Externalities. Journal of Industrial Economics. 62(4), December 2014, 756-788.
4. Burns, C., de Fontenay, C., Fransen, N., Nuch, H., Sheehan, J. (2026) Talent in transit: occupation and industry mobility in Australia. Productivity Commission Staff Working Paper.
5. Lampe, B., de Fontenay, C., Nugent, J., & Jomini, P. (2022). Climbing the jobs ladder slower: Young people in a weak labour market. Australian Economic Review, 55(1), 40-70.
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