Personal profile
Biography
Dr Sonja de New (née Kassenboehmer) is an Associate Professor at the Centre for Health Economics at Monash Business School. Her research focuses on mental health economics and policy evaluation with a particular focus on the mental health of disadvantaged populations.
Her research projects investigate the impact of insecure work and financial stress on decision-making, skills, productivity and life outcomes. She is also working on several projects related to risky behaviours, in particular, the role of economic disadvantage and the evaluation of various policy changes to reduce risky behaviours.
Her articles can be found in such journals as the Economic Journal, European Economic Review, Industrial and Labour Relations Review, Journal of Banking and Finance and Journal of Economic Behaviour and Organization.
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External positions
Research Affiliate, RWI - Rheinisch-Westfalisches Institut fur Wirtschaftsforschung (Leibniz Institute for Economic Research)
2016 → …
Research Fellow, IZA - Forschungsinstitut zur Zukunft der Arbeit (Institute of Labor Economics)
2015 → …
Research area keywords
- Labour Economics
- Health Economics
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Non-cognitive skills
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Labour Market and Health Dynamics of Australia's Front Line Workers
de New, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Knott, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Avdic, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Lawrence, D. M. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/02/24 → 31/01/27
Project: Research
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AAT-APP Trial: A RCT of alcohol approach-avoidance training to reduce heavy drinking in people with alcohol use disorders
Manning, V. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Verdejo-Garcia, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lubman, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Staiger, P. K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Garfield, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Reynolds, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), de New, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wiers, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Roxburgh, A. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/01/23 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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Department of Health Mental Health Modelling
Petrie, D. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), de New, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Black, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kunz, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Saxby, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Avdic, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Shilling, C. (Partner Investigator (PI))
19/05/22 → 30/06/22
Project: Research
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Insecure Work and the Mental Health of Workers and their Families
Johnston, D. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Shields, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cobb-Clark, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), de New, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Mutch, R. (Partner Investigator (PI))
18/12/20 → 17/12/23
Project: Research
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DoH Mental Health Modelling
Petrie, D. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), de New, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Saxby, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Schilling, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rayner, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Harris, A. (Chief Investigator (CI))
2/11/20 → 31/10/21
Project: Research
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Regional variation in mental healthcare utilization and suicide: evidence from movers in Australia
Saxby, K., Buchmueller, T., de New, S. C. & Petrie, D., Aug 2025, In: Journal of Health Economics. 102, 26 p., 103029.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Effect of in utero exposure to air pollution on adulthood hospitalizations
Martin-Bassols, N., de New, S. C., Shields, M. A. & Johnston, D. W., 2024, In: Journal of Urban Health. 101, p. 92-108 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Cognitive activity at work and the risk of dementia
Martin-Bassols, N., de New, S. C., Johnston, D. W. & Shields, M. A., Jul 2023, In: Health Economics. 32, 7, p. 1561-1580 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Comparison of a full and partial choice set design in a labeled discrete choice experiment
Thai, T., Bliemer, M., Chen, G., Spinks, J., de New, S. & Lancsar, E., Jun 2023, In: Health Economics. 32, 6, p. 1284-1304 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Does affirmative action reduce disparities in healthcare use by Indigenous peoples? Evidence from Australia's Indigenous Practice Incentives Program
Saxby, K., Byrnes, J., de New, S. C., Nghiem, S. & Petrie, D., Apr 2023, In: Health Economics. 32, 4, p. 853-872 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Prizes
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Award for the highest mark in the Diplom (Masters) in Economics
Kassenboehmer, S. (Recipient), 2007
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Award of a Dean's Commendation for Excellence in Research by an Early Career Researcher, Monash Business School
Kassenboehmer, S. (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Award of the “Gesellschaft der Freunde und Förderer des RWI” for best publication in a refereed journal at RWI, Germany
Kassenboehmer, S. (Recipient), 2010
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Press/Media
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Healthy outlook leads to a healthy lifestyle, study suggests
14/09/12 → 11/11/14
2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Message to jobless: it's not as bad as you think
11/08/14
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Playing this numbers game can help the jobless
10/08/14
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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