Our People
Chris Murphy B.Ec (Hons) (Sydney), M.Ec (ANU)
Executive Director
Chris is the founder of Econtech. He worked as an economic modeller at the Commonwealth
Treasury, developed the Murphy Model (MM) at the ANU, and its successor, MM2, at Econtech. MM2
is used for national, industry, state and demographic forecasting. More recently, he constructed the
MM600+ model, which is used to analyse the effects of economic changes, including tax reform, on
individual industries and the national economy. He has also constructed models of Malaysia, New Zealand,
Singapore and Hong Kong for the governments of those countries, and divides his time between our Canberra and Sydney offices.
Jodie Patron B.Sc B.Ec (ANU)
Director, Canberra Office
Jodie has been with Econtech for 11 years. She developed
the Econtech NTS Savings Calculator, which was used to estimate the impact of the New Tax System on
individual businesses and government agencies. Jodie has extensive experience modelling the Federal
Government's job network. Jodie is Director of Econtech's Canberra office.
Professor Paresh Narayan MA (USP), PhD (Monash)
Senior Adviser, Microeconometrics
Paresh occupies a Chair in Finance at Deakin University, and acts as the Senior Adviser to Econtech on
microeconometrics. Paresh's major research interests are in applied finance, applied econometrics,
environmental and health economics, energy economics, and transport and tourism economics.
Through Paresh's input, Econtech ensures that its analysis rigorously applies state-of-the-art
microeconometric analysis.
Emily Brown B.Comm (Hons) (Deakin)
Senior Economist
Emily has been with Econtech for six years and was
previously at the Australian Bureau of Statistics. At Econtech, she produces construction forecasts
for the Construction Forecasting Council and undertakes consultancies on regulatory policy. Emily
is based in our Canberra office.
Craig Tipping B.Comm (Hons), B.A Asian Studies (Curtin) M.Ec (UVic, Canada)
Senior Economist
Craig worked for four years at the Commonwealth Department
of the Treasury on the Federal Budget and Australia’s dealings with the IMF. He then moved to the
Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal, where he analysed regulatory and competition policy
issues concerning NSW’s bus and port industries. Craig is based in our Sydney office.
John Smith B.Ec B.Comm (Uni. of New.)
Senior Economist
John is nearing completion of a Master of Economics degree from Macquarie University. Prior
to joining Econtech, he undertook financial risk assessement and management at APRA and leading private financial institutions. At Econtech he
undertakes econometric research on infrastructure projects and environmental issues.
David The B.Comm B.Sc B.Ec M.Comm (Macquarie)
Senior Economist
David holds degrees in Economics, Actuarial Studies and
Computing. Prior to joining Econtech, he worked on forecasting housing activity at the Australian Treasury, and
examined Social Policy and labour market issues for the Department of Finance. At Econtech, he provides
customised forecasting services and is involved in the continued development of Econtech’s
macroeconomic models.
Dinar Prihardini B.ACTS B.Ec (Hons) (ANU)
Economist
Dinar holds an Actuarial Studies degree and a First Class
Honours degree with the University Medal in Economics from the Australian National University. At
Econtech she undertakes econometric research to underpin our macroeconomic forecasting services
and for consulting projects. Dinar is based in our Canberra office.
Kelly Neill B.Asian Studies (ANU)
Economist
Kelly completed a bachelor in Asian Studies and
is undertaking her Honours Year of a bachelor of Economics at the ANU. At Econtech she applies her
research skills to a wide range of projects. Kelly is based in our Canberra office.
Darren Wheatley B.Ec B.Comm (ANU)
Economist
Darren has completed a combined bachelor in
Economics/Commerce degree at the ANU and is undertaking his Economics Honours Year. At Econtech, his
work focusses on forecasting and analysis. Darren also works on the Growth Grid, a twice yearly book
containing detailed industry forecasts.
Steph Carter B.Teaching (Tech) (UTS)
Office Manager
Steph is a highly experienced business manager. Based
in our Canberra office, Steph is your point of contact for Econtech's range of publications. She
also deals with accounting matters and reception.
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