Our people
Meet our Director and Research Affiliates.
Director
Samuel Stemper
Samuel Stemper is a labour and education economist whose research and teaching interests focus on human capital development, technology, and management. His work explores how education systems, technological change, and organizational practices shape skills, opportunities, and long-run outcomes. He is a Lecturer in Economics at the University of Auckland and received his PhD in Public Policy from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government.
Research affiliates
Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy
Associate Professor Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy is the founding director of the Economic Policy Centre and heads its Urban and Spatial Economics research hub. His policy-focused research examines the impact of land use and transportation policies on housing and urban development. Ryan is enthusiastic about translating economic research into practical advice for policymakers and has counselled domestic and foreign Ministers and Government Departments on land use and housing policy. Prior to joining the University of Auckland in 2014, Ryan was a Research Economist in the Office of the Chief Statistician at the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) in Washington, D.C. In this capacity he served on the United Nations London Group on Environmental Accounting.