Flinders University
Dr Zhang Wei
Dr
Zhang
Wei
Flinders University
http://www.flinders.edu.au/people/zhang.wei
| Position/s: | Research Fellow, National Institute of Labour Studies Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences |
| Phone: | +61 8 82017516 |
| Email: | zhang.wei@flinders.edu.au |
| Location: | Social Sciences North (3111) |
| Postal address: | GPO Box 2100, Adelaide 5001, South Australia |
Biography
Dr Zhang Wei is an economist. He joined NILS as a research fellow in February 2009. Prior to joining NILS, Zhang Wei had completed his Ph. D. in Economics at the University of Adelaide. His thesis focuses on international trade agreements, primarily on the debate between multilateral and bilateral trade liberalisation. He had been employed as an associate lecturer (2005-2008) and research assistant (2004-2005) by the School of Economics at the University of Adelaide.
Qualifications
Ph. D. Economics, the University of Adelaide, Australia, 2009
M.A. Economics, the University of Adelaide, Australia, 2005
B.A. Economics, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, China, 2003
B.A. Law, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, China, 2003
Research and consultancy
Research interests
Zhang Wei's research interests are in the areas of labour economics, international trade, and applied game theory. He is currently involved in several ARC/NHMRC/NVETRE projects focusing on issues of ageing and retirement, work and health, and job mismatches.
Publications
Refereed journal articles
Howe, A., King, D.S., Ellis, J., Wells, Y., Wei, Z., & Teshuva, K., 2012. Stabilising the aged care workforce: an analysis of worker retention and intention. Australian Health Review, 36(1), 83-91.
Mavromaras, K., Sloane, P.J., & Wei, Z., 2012. The role of education pathways in the relationship between job mismatch, wages and job satisfaction: a panel estimation approach. Education Economics, 20(3), 303-321.
Wei, Z., 2011. Regional Trade Liberalisation: A Theoretical Review on Dynamic Time-path and Stability Issues. Asian-Pacific Economic Literature, 25(1), 1-14.
Wei, Z. & Richardson, S., 2010. Are Older Workers Less Productive? A Case Study of Aged Care Workers in Australia. Economic Record, 86(Special), 115-123.
Journal articles
Mavromaras, K., McGuinness, S., O'Leary, N.C., Sloane, P.J., & Wei, Z., 2010. Job Mismatches and Labour Market Outcomes: Panel Evidence on Australian University Graduates. IZA Discussion Paper, (IZA Discussion Paper No 5083).
Professional and community engagement
Committee member of the SA Branch of the Economic Society of Australia
