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Alberto Motta is a Professor of Economics at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) who currently serves as Interim Senior Deputy Dean (Education & Student Experience) and Director of the UNSW Scientia Education Academy. His work focuses on education economics, contract and organizational theory, labor economics, and development economics, emphasizing the combination of theory with rich data and large-scale randomized controlled trials. Professor Motta has published in leading journals including Management Science and the Economic Journal, highlighting his commitment to bridging rigorous scholarship with real-world impact. He co-founded the STEP program, a nationally recognized initiative that focuses on experimental studies in education and educational technology while enhancing social mobility. The flagship initiative, Playconomics, translates academic insights into a scalable learning experience for secondary school students, having reached over 6,500 students in underserved communities. His leadership roles include overseeing strategic renewal and capability development within UNSW’s education community, and he is actively engaged in national policy discussions regarding education design and equity.
University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia
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