Dr
Kris Iyer
Positions
Course Lead (Business Management and Leadership) & Senior Lecturer (Economics and Finance)
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Background
Dr Kris Iyer is an applied economist and public governance researcher at Torrens University Australia, with more than 20 years’ experience across academia, government and consulting in Australia and New Zealand. His expertise encompasses economic policy, productivity, public sector auditing, governance and accountability.
Previously a Principal Adviser to the New Zealand Government, Kris has advised Commonwealth, state and local government agencies on economic development, public investment, policy evaluation and institutional performance. His work spans diverse policy areas, including education, health, justice and public administration, applying economic analysis to inform government decisions and assess the effectiveness and value of public programmes.
His research combines perspectives from economics, accounting and public administration to examine governance failures, public accountability and the role of auditing in improving institutional performance. He also maintains an established research interest in productivity, economic efficiency and international economics. His work has been published in leading international journals across these disciplines.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (Economics and Applied Econometrics), The University of Queensland
- Master of International Economics and Finance, The University of Queensland
- Chartered Accountant, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
- Master of Professional Accounting, Torrens University
- Master of Business Administration (Finance and Marketing), MAHE University
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance), Bangalore University
Areas of Interest
- Australian economy, households, and economic policy
- Public sector governance, accountability and auditing
- Government spending, cost-benefit analysis and value for money
- Economic evaluation and the social impact of government programmes
Previous media coverage
Trump has $1,000 baby accounts. In contrast, Australia delivers a lifetime of savings - The Conversation
Aussies warned about 'sly' supermarket pricing tactic 'hiding in plain sight' at Coles and Woolworths - Yahoo News
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About
Background
Dr Kris Iyer is an applied economist and public governance researcher at Torrens University Australia, with more than 20 years’ experience across academia, government and consulting in Australia and New Zealand. His expertise encompasses economic policy, productivity, public sector auditing, governance and accountability.
Previously a Principal Adviser to the New Zealand Government, Kris has advised Commonwealth, state and local government agencies on economic development, public investment, policy evaluation and institutional performance. His work spans diverse policy areas, including education, health, justice and public administration, applying economic analysis to inform government decisions and assess the effectiveness and value of public programmes.
His research combines perspectives from economics, accounting and public administration to examine governance failures, public accountability and the role of auditing in improving institutional performance. He also maintains an established research interest in productivity, economic efficiency and international economics. His work has been published in leading international journals across these disciplines.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (Economics and Applied Econometrics), The University of Queensland
- Master of International Economics and Finance, The University of Queensland
- Chartered Accountant, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
- Master of Professional Accounting, Torrens University
- Master of Business Administration (Finance and Marketing), MAHE University
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance), Bangalore University
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Expertise
Areas of Interest
- Australian economy, households, and economic policy
- Public sector governance, accountability and auditing
- Government spending, cost-benefit analysis and value for money
- Economic evaluation and the social impact of government programmes
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Media
Previous media coverage
Trump has $1,000 baby accounts. In contrast, Australia delivers a lifetime of savings - The Conversation
Aussies warned about 'sly' supermarket pricing tactic 'hiding in plain sight' at Coles and Woolworths - Yahoo News