Business Urban Economics

Business Urban Economics

Our Consultants

Doug Murphy
Doug Murphy
Principal, over many years, was a full time lecturer at QIT and part time lecturer at UQ specialising in property development and town planning economics. He has been a full time consultant since 1984.
Mr Jim Cooper
Jim is a leading Australian demographic analyst and forecaster.
Mr Alan Duhs
Alan is lecturer at UQ specialising in micro economic theory and applications. His particular interests are in economic growth and development.
Dr Neil Karuratne
Neil is a specialist in econometrics and political economy.
Dr Bruce Littleboy
Bruce's specialisations are in macroeconomics and political economy.
Mr Ray Pyzik
Ray is a specialist in quantitative methods and economic forecasting.
Dr Jon Stanford
Jon's specialisations are in monetary and financial economics - outlook and policy.
Dr Rick Tamaschke
Rick is a specialist in business economics, macro economics and operations research. He is particularly interested in international business and trade.

Our Staff

  • Mrs Gwen Hartwell
  • Mrs Jennifer Hoskins
  • Mrs Toni Roberts

Some Testimonials

The then Premier of Queensland Hon Wayne Goss: Mr Goss said of the review (of Land Policy and Administration in Queensland) that it was “the first major inquiry into land policy for more than 30 years. Obviously we are very pleased with the report and I would like to publicly thank its chairman. Ms Patsy Wolfe, Land Administration Commissioner, Mr Ron Wright and Mr Doug Murphy on producing a thorough and comprehensive review,” he said. Media Release 19 November 1990

The University of Queensland Secretary/Registrar, Mr Douglas Porter: “……. We keep our real property assets portfolio under regular review. We very much appreciated the assistance that you gave us in the earlier project. We will keep your services in mind should we decide to renew the exercise.” Letter 9 August 2002

Redland Shire (City) Council: “Council was most fortunate in that it could avail itself of your expertise in the matter and I would like to take this opportunity of conveying gratitude for the time and effort given by you in assisting Council in defending this appeal.” Letter 10 July 1985

Gold Coast City Council Manager Strategic and Environmental Planning, Mr Michael Papageorgiou “We confirm finalisation of the project. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your input into this paper.” Letter 19 February 2002