Researcher Profiles Matthew Fink

Matt’s work focuses on using microdata to study the evolution of prices, wages and the labour market. He is also interested in economic history, particularly using long-run economic time series to inform policy decision-making in the present. Matt previously held roles in the Bank’s Economic Analysis and International Departments. He holds a Master of Economic Analysis degree from the University of Sydney.

Research Papers

• Fink M, J Hambur and O Majeed (2023) ‘Using New Data Sources to Understand and Monitor Changes in Prices, Wages and Incomes’ Paper presented at ABS and RBA Joint Conference ‘Underneath the Headlines: Understanding Price Change in the Australian Economy’, Sydney, 22–23 May.

Policy Publications

• Agarwal N, J Bishop, M Fink, J Geraghty and Y Haidari (2023) ‘New Timely Indicators of Wages Growth’ RBA Bulletin, September.