Professor Paul Kofman

Professor Paul Kofman

Dean, Faculty of Business and Economics, Sidney Myer Chair of Commerce, University of Melbourne

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Business & Economics

Insurance failing when we need it most

The whole concept of insurance comes under question when disasters are apparently too big to insure, but the industry needs to do more to meet the challenge

Business & Economics

Making the financial industry more like a health service

The unethical conduct in financial services being exposed by Australia’s Royal Commission is the latest wake up call for the industry to refocus on the well being of its customers

Business & Economics

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Keeping robot finance fair

Some think that removing humans from financial transactions may help prevent moral failures, but technology isn’t necessarily ethical

Politics & Society

More support and less stigma for unemployed youth

A public learning lab seeks to build consensus on hot policy issues

Business & Economics

The trouble with banking culture

Tainted by rogue traders, scams and trust-eroding scandals, does culture lie at the heart of banking’s negative reputation?

Business & Economics

Young Australians worry about job prospects

While the current economic growth trajectory in Australia is positive, it is important for government, industry and educators to stay focused on reducing youth unemployment