I am a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Melbourne. My research focuses on empirically studying the causes and consequences of risky behaviours. I use both survey data and administrative data in seeking to better understand people's behaviours, and the impact that policy has on behaviours.

I am particularly interested in evaluating the impact of policy on decisions about substance use and crime, as well as understanding how these decisions effect other areas of life, including mental health, work, and schooling.

Prior to joining the University of Melbourne, I held an appointment at the University of Adelaide and a visiting appointment at University of Illinois at Chicago.