UNSW Business School
School of Economics
Professor Richard Holden, School of Economics, UNSW Business School is available to comment. Richard can comment on most general matters. He can be reached on his mobile at 0409 446 296 or by email at richard.holden@unsw.edu.au.
Professor Gigi Foster, School of Economics, UNSW Business School is available to comment. Gigi can be reached on her work phone at 0417 239 192 or by email at gigi.foster@unsw.edu.au.
School of Banking and Finance
Associate Professor Konark Saxena, School of Banking and Finance, UNSW Business School is available for comment. He can be reached by email k.saxena@unsw.edu.au.
Konark says, “While economic theory advocates for businesses freely setting prices independently based on supply and demand, collaboration on pricing is illegal in Australia, posing a threat to fair competition. I endorse an inquiry into price gouging and potential collaborative pricing practices, particularly in sectors like groceries, energy, and rentals, where we've witnessed notable price surges. This investigation is essential to distinguish between genuine market forces and anticompetitive behaviour, safeguarding consumer trust.”
Professor Peter Swan, School of Banking and Finance, UNSW Business School is available for comment. He can be reached by email at peter.swan@unsw.edu.au.
School of Marketing
Professor Nitika Garg, School of Marketing, UNSW Business School is available for comment. Nitika can talk about consumer psychology and marketing tactics for price gouging. Nitika can be reached by mobile at 0451408218 or by email at n.garg@unsw.edu.au.
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