Economic Analysis
I am an economist and researcher with a PhD and MA (Research) in Political Economy from the University of Sydney.
My work examines long‑term economic trends, labour issues, profit dynamics, and the theoretical frameworks that help explain patterns of capital accumulation.
This page offers a concise introduction to my academic and analytical work — for the full collection of essays, reviews, and in‑depth analyses, visit my blog Think Hammerly.
Publications & Research Outputs
My economic research has been published in peer‑reviewed journals, conference proceedings, and academic theses. Selected works include:
- Analysing the World Rate of Profit: A New Approach — PhD thesis, The University of Sydney (2024). Develops a new methodology for measuring and interpreting the world rate of profit, combining historical data analysis with theoretical innovation.
- The Powers of Australian Retail Workers as a Section of the Global Working Class — Global Labour Journal, Vol. 11, Issue 2 (2020). Examines the structural and associational power of retail workers in Australia within global production and distribution systems.
- Transnational Australia — MA (Research) thesis, The University of Sydney (2019). Investigates the intersections of global capital, labour issues, and migration in the Australian context.
- The Social Structure of Accumulation: Theoretical‑Historical Background and Contemporary Applications — Conference paper, International Symposium on Economics, Finance and Econometrics (ISEFE 2018).
- Additional conference proceedings on political economy and technical topics, including CPT calibration chamber studies and pressuremeter test modelling.
About Think Hammerly
Think Hammerly is my dedicated space for exploring political‑economic questions in a semi‑academic but accessible style. It brings together:
- Essays — Applying classical political economy frameworks to contemporary issues.
- Reviews — Critical readings of books, articles, and reports.
- Analyses — Data‑driven explorations of profit dynamics, labour issues, and policy impacts.
The aim is to deepen understanding of the social world while keeping the writing approachable for readers outside academia.