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Rate My Professor Garry Barrett

University of Sydney

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4.08/20/2025

Brings enthusiasm and expertise to class.

4.05/21/2025

Makes learning interactive and engaging.

5.04/30/2025

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About Garry

Professor Garry Barrett is Professor of Economics at the University of Sydney's School of Economics within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. He currently holds the position of Pro Vice-Chancellor (Curriculum Futures) in the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) portfolio, having previously served as Head of the School of Economics. Barrett earned his BEc (Hons) from the University of Sydney and his MA and PhD in Economics from the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on labour economics, public economics, inequality and poverty measurement, econometrics, and public policy. He has made significant contributions to understanding labour supply responses, retirement decisions, welfare dominance testing, and the impacts of housing prices and pensions on household behaviour.