Dr Paul Hubbard’s PhD research on “The Nature and Performance of China’s State-owned Enterprises” has underpinned his influential career in economic policy and strategic thinking within the Australian Public Service. Awarded the 2024 Ian Castles Alumni Prize for strengthening the links between ANU research and public policy, Paul continues to actively engage as a visiting scholar at the ANU Crawford School of Public Policy.
Currently, as Co-Head of AI CoLab, Paul leads efforts to responsibly integrate artificial intelligence into public sector practice. He also hosts “The Masked Economist” podcast, a popular platform that makes complex economic topics accessible.
