Craig James (economist)

Craig James (born 2 March 1962) is an economist currently working as chief economist for Commsec. As of September 2012, according to The Australian, James was the third most quoted man in Australian media.[1] Completing regular media appearances in Australia and internationally, his reports such as the iPod index and State of the States are often reported upon and often called a "user-friendly" economic outlook for average individuals.

Craig James
Born (1962-03-02) 2 March 1962
Sydney, Australia
NationalityAustralian
InstitutionCommsec
Alma materUNSW Sydney

Career

After leaving Narwee Boys' High School in 1979, James joined the Rural bank, while undertaking his Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) at the University of NSW in 1984. He completed a Master of Commerce (Economics) in 1988.[2] James worked in branches, continuing on to Corporate, Planning and Economic Research, while the Rural Bank changed into the State Bank of New South Wales, followed by Colonial Group. He became chief economist of Colonial Group in September 1997, later becoming chief economist at Commsec in August 2000 with the Commonwealth takeover of Colonial.

In 2002, James joined The Australian Financial Review to pursue his interest in journalism – although re-joined Commsec in 2003 – combining his interests in journalism and electronic media.[3][2]

At the start of 2012, James was appointed as Adjunct Professor in the Curtin Business School.[4][5]

In combination with James' regular TV, radio and print appearances, he completes a number of unique reports such as the State of the States and the iPod index. Published quarterly, State of the States offer economic feedback on Australian States' performance. Rankings and indicators designed by James are often covered by general media such as The Mercury,[6] the ABC[7] and the Sydney Morning Herald.[8]

Personal life

James has a person interest in athletics and weight training. He finished in the top six for the Men's Health Man of the Year 2011 competition.[9][10]

References
  1. "Doing a number on top-10 quotables". The Australian. 17 September 2012. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
  2. "Craig James ... CommSec Chief Economist". Saxton Speakers Bureau. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
  3. "Craig James". Switzer. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
  4. Daniel, Gracie (5 July 2011). "Economist Craig James joins Curtin University". Curtin University. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
  5. Trenwith, Courtney (9 February 2012). "'Things have changed. But they'll change again'". Watoday.com.au. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
  6. Smith, Matt (21 October 2013). "State of the States puts Tasmania at bottom of economic heap". The Mercury. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
  7. "Economy in holding pattern waiting for election: State of the States report". ABC News. Australia. 22 July 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
  8. "Western Australia the top performing state: report". The Sydney Morning Herald. 21 October 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
  9. "2011 Men's Health Man – Final 6". Men's Health. Yahoo!. 15 April 2011. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
  10. "2011 Men's Health Man – Final 6 – Craig James". Men's Health. Yahoo!. 15 April 2011. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
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