Projects per year
Personal profile
Research interests
I am an economist and my recent research interests are in superannuation, pension , climate change and modern slavery.
My industry experience includes five years of consulting for the World Bank. As a part of the Social Protection Unit at the Bank, I worked closely with the government and participated in public policy debates. In addition, I also worked as a researcher at the International Monetary Fund exploring international capital movements and foreign aid,
I worked as a Primary-Investigator in multiple large-scale studies in areas of education, health, agriculture and labour force. I have been involved in several experimental and non-experimental projects exploring early childhood education, behavior and pattern of tobacco use among adult smokers, adoption of new agricultural technology ect.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Economics, PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1 Sept 2002 → 28 Feb 2007
Award Date: 28 Feb 2007
Economics, MA
1 Sept 2001 → 30 Aug 2002
Award Date: 31 Aug 2002
External positions
Associate Professor, University of Dhaka
10 Dec 2013 → …
Consultant, World Bank (Vietnam)
1 Jan 2012 → 30 Jun 2017
Assistant Professor, University of Dhaka
17 Aug 2007 → 9 Dec 2013
Research area keywords
- Pension and superannuation
- Carbon Markets
- Modern Slavery
- Digital Assets
- Development Economics
- International Economics
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Recent external collaboration on country/territory level. Dive into details by clicking on the dots or
Projects
- 7 Finished
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Australian Energy Regulator (AER) data series review
Cui, B. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Pham, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hodor, I. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Ruthbah, U. (Chief Investigator (CI))
29/05/24 → 30/06/24
Project: Research
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Consolidation of the Superannuation Industry
Ruthbah, U. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Pham, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Cui, B. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Australian Administration Services Pty Limited
15/02/22 → 19/05/22
Project: Research
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CFAI: Research on Pensions and other topics for the CFA Institute
Pham, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Ruthbah, U. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Cui, B. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/02/22 → 31/05/22
Project: Research
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Research on the effective are superannuation tax concessions in encouraging additional savings
Ruthbah, U. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Pham, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Koo, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Kapur, D. (Chief Investigator (CI))
6/12/19 → 30/04/20
Project: Research
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Research on the Relationship between voluntary savings and changes to the Superannuation Guarantee (SG)
Ruthbah, U. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Pham, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Koo, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Kapur, D. (Chief Investigator (CI))
6/12/19 → 30/04/20
Project: Research
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Global trends and developments in carbon pricing
Cui, B., Pham, N., Ruthbah, U., Le, T., Ahrens, J. & Cohen, R., 2025, Investment Innovations Toward Achieving Net Zero: Voices of Influence. Bruce, B. (ed.). USA: CFA Institute, p. 54-83 30 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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The exposure of Australia's housing stock to climate risks
Le, T., Melser, D. & Ruthbah, U., Jul 2025, In: Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics. 69, 3, p. 510-525 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus) -
The Future of the 60/40 Allocation: Modelling the Performance of the 60/40 Portfolio in Retirement
Cui, B., Pham, N. & Ruthbah, U., 31 Mar 2025, Charlottesville VA USA: CFA Institute. 60 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report › Other
Open Access -
The Performance of the 60/40 Portfolio: A Historical Perspective
Pham, N., Cui, B. & Ruthbah, U., Feb 2025, Charlottesville VA USA: CFA Institute. 53 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report › Other
Open Access -
Climate change and its impact on home insurance uptake in Australia
Melser, D., Le, T. & Ruthbah, U., Aug 2024, In: Ecological Economics. 222, 13 p., 108195.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile3 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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2023 Dean's Award for Excellence in Research Engagement and Impact
Pham, N. (Recipient), Cui, B. (Recipient) & Ruthbah, U. (Recipient), 30 Nov 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Outstanding AJAE Article Award.
Ruthbah, U. (Recipient), Islam, A. (Recipient), Barret, C. (Recipient), Malek, A. .. (Recipient) & Pakrashi, D. (Recipient), Jul 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Macquarie Capital Investor Meeting
Pham, N. (Invited speaker), Cui, B. (Invited speaker) & Ruthbah, U. (Invited speaker)
13 Mar 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery Research Network meeting
Pham, N. (Speaker), Cui, B. (Speaker) & Ruthbah, U. (Speaker)
20 Mar 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Submission to Review of Australia’s Modern Slavery Act 2018
Pham, N. (Contributor), Ruthbah, U. (Contributor) & Cui, B. (Contributor)
22 Nov 2022Activity: External Academic Engagement › Submissions to industry or govt committees, commissions and inquiries
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Submission to Retirement Income Review (RIR)
Ruthbah, U. (Fellow) & Pham, N. (Contributor)
3 Feb 2020Activity: External Academic Engagement › Submissions to industry or govt committees, commissions and inquiries
Press/Media
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Energy transition to ‘reshape bank balance sheets’: Ken Henry
Ruthbah, U., Foerster, A. & Cui, B.
14/08/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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The world’s carbon price is a fraction of what we need – because only a fifth of global emissions are priced
Cui, B., Pham, N. & Ruthbah, U.
24/01/23
1 item of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Retirement Puzzle
Ruthbah, U., Cui, B. & Pham, N.
18/10/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Podcasts
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Review of Australia’s Modern Slavery Act 2018: Issues Paper
Pham, N., Cui, B. & Ruthbah, U.
1/10/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Other
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Biggest Australian Companies Ranked in Addressing Modern Slavery
Pham, N., Cui, B. & Ruthbah, U.
6/09/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature