Staff profile
Ben Scott
Economist
Ben has contributed to research on energy transition policies with the Grattan Institute, United Nations and Australian Parliament.
He is interested in understanding the role of government in ensuring a smooth and prosperous transitions towards a net-zero economy.
Ben read in Philosophy, Politics and Economcis (Honours) before completing post-graduate studies in Applied Econometrics as a Westpac Future Leader Scholar at the University of Queensland.
Work
The Case for Pricing Pollution
A Polluter Pays Levy and a Fair Share Levy can cut emissions faster and strengthen Australia’s economy in a way that is fair, efficient and politically durable.
A Green Iron Plan for Australia
Australia is uniquely positioned to become a world leader in green iron production. With soundly based policy settings and timely action, this opportunity can underpin prosperity for generations.
