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Tony Ward

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Fellow in Historical Studies, The University of Melbourne

Ph.D 1984 (Monash University) Economic History
Since 1997, Director, Milbur Consulting Pty Ltd, specialising in social economics and public finance
Author of Sport in Australian National Identity: Kicking Goals 2010
Author of “Inequality and Growth: Reviewing the Economic and Social Impacts” Australian Economic Review, 2017
Author of Bridging Troubled Waters: Australia and Asylum Seekers 2017

Experience

  • –present
    Fellow in Historical Studies, University of Melbourne
  • –present
    Director, Milbur Consulting Pty Ltd

Education

  • 1984 
    Monash University, Ph.D in Economic History
  • 1977 
    Victoria University of Wellington, NZ, MA in Economic History
  • 1975 
    Victoria University of Wellington, NZ, BA (Hons) in Economic History, History and Economics

Publications

  • 2014
    “The Start of Australian Rules: Creation of a Dominant Sport”, Sporting Traditions Vol 31 No 1
  • 2012
    “Analysing the Olympics: Details, Trends and Tarnished Ideals” , Sporting Traditions Vol 29 No 1
  • 2011
    “Ocker Sports Fans and Culture Vultures: Never the Twain shall Meet?” , Sporting Traditions Vol 28 No 2
  • 2010
    Sport in Australian National Identity: Kicking Goals (London, Routledge),

Research Areas

  • Economic History (140203)
  • Melbourne, Australia
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