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Jonas Fooken

Associate Professor, Macquarie University Centre for the Health Economy, Macquarie University
onas is an Associate Professor at the Macquarie University Centre for the Health Economy (MUCHE) with a focus on mental health and the study of older adults and ageing. He was previously a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for the Business and Economics of Health at the University of Queensland, a researcher at the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission, and a Senior Associate at KPMG. His research aims to enable healthcare organisations to introduce new and review existing policies and programs to deliver healthcare efficiently, effectively, and equitably.

His research is at the intersection of health, economics, and psychology, he regularly works in interdisciplinary teams from those three disciplines and with other clinical researchers. Two of his primary research interests are the role of health as a determinant of economic productivity, for example, how stress and the management of stress affects worker performance, and the study of economic decisions of older adults.

Jonas has published in many of the leading outlets for research in health economics and at the intersection of economics and psychology, including in Health Economics, Social Science & Medicine, the Journal of Public Economics, the European Journal of Health Economics, the Journal of Economic Psychology, the Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics, and Economics and Human Biology. He has attracted about A$4 million in external funding as a Chief Investigator or Associate Investigator on grants and fellowships.

Mental health services are overloaded. We should pay them a bonus to improve your care

Jul 03, 2024 14:06 pm UTC| Health

Australias mental health-care system is struggling to cope with the demand. But more money wont necessarily mean everyone gets the care they need. As we outline in research out this week, we need to incentivise health...

Economy

Export Group Demands PH Government Address Economic Issues in Crucial China Talks

A trade association of exporters is bringing to the Philippine governments attention that economic concerns outside of the territorial dispute in the South China Sea should be included in the bilateral negotiations with...

Markets Barely Flinch as Labour Secures Landslide Election Victory in UK

Share prices increased slightly, and the pound moved little on the currency markets. In the United Kingdom, there was abundant demand for government bonds. After a night of intense political drama, the City seemed largely...

Labor Market Cools Slightly as US Economy Adds 206,000 Jobs in June

New labor figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicate that the labor market began to gradually improve in the month of June, with the addition of 206,000 jobs to the economy of the United States in the...

US Economy Adds 206,000 Jobs in June, Unemployment Rises to 4.1%

The US economy added 206,000 jobs in June, meeting economists expectations, but the unemployment rate rose to 4.1%, the highest in over two years, according to recent labor data. June Job Growth Slows to 206,000 as...

Busan Designated as Special Financial Opportunity Zone, Heralding a New Financial Ecosystem

Busans Munhyeon Financial District and the second phase of the North Port redevelopment area have been designated as a Financial Opportunity Advancement Zone. Companies relocating to this special zone will receive...

Politics

Lara Trump Mocked Online for Complaining About Eric’s Socks: 'Sounds Like Trouble in Paradise'

Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of former President Donald Trump and the co-chair of the Republican National Committee, was criticized after she complained on her political show about her husband, Eric Trump, leaving his...

Donald Trump Claimed Joe Biden 'Choked Like a Dog' During Debate, Criticized Prosecutors in July 4th Rant

Donald Trump posted an intriguing statement on Truth Social on July 4th, giving President Joe Biden a shout-out just one week after the two candidates debate was broadcast. Happy Fourth of July to all, including to our...

President Joe Biden Should Undergo Cognitive Testing After Debate 'Confused Rambling,' CNN Medical Expert Suggests

Many of President Joe Bidens fans were dissatisfied with his performance at the debate versus Donald Trump on June 27. They felt that the 81-year-old had spoken too quietly and had been unclear in his arguments at various...

Donald Trump Challenges 'Crooked Joe Biden' to Another Debate With 'No Holds Barred', Vows to 'Blow Everything Away'

It is clear that Donald Trump is prepared to engage in another debate with Joe Biden, particularly after the latter made headlines for his lackluster performance on June 27. I have the answer to the Crooked Joe Biden...

President Joe Biden Mocked for Public Appearance with Mysterious Food Stain on Suit: 'I Don't Even Want to Know'

Following a public appearance in which he looked to have food smeared on the bottom of his suit jacket, President Joe Biden was ridiculed on social media platforms. Anyone else see the food stain on Joes sports...

Science

SpaceX to Help NASA Deorbit ISS; Starlink Lands Major Comcast Business Partnership

SpaceX will develop the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle so that NASA can safely deorbit the ISS by 2030. Meanwhile, SpaceX Starlink secures a significant partnership with Comcast Business to enhance rural connectivity. NASA Taps...

Japan Discovers 230 Million Ton Manganese Deposits, Boosting EV Battery Industry

Japan has discovered 230 million tonnes of manganese deposits near Minami-Torishima Island, potentially transforming its EV battery industry by significantly reducing reliance on imports and providing enough cobalt and...

Keeping astronauts healthy in space isn’t easy − new training programs will prepare students to perform medicine while thousands of miles away from Earth

In the coming decade, more people will go to space than ever before as human spaceflight enters a new era. NASA, the European Space Agency and other governmental agencies are partnering to develop crewed missions beyond...

Nations realise they need to take risks or lose the race to the Moon

The Nasa-led Artemis-3 mission will place the first human boots on the surface of the Moon since Apollo 17s Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt left the lunar surface in December 1972. The goal of the Artemis programme is...

Some of Earth’s most ancient lifeforms can live on hydrogen – and we can learn from their chemical powers

Three-quarters of all matter in the universe is made up of hydrogen. The young Earth was also rich in hydrogen, thanks to fierce geological and volcanic activity. Just as stars burn hydrogen to produce heat and light...

Technology

NVIDIA's Near-Sale to AMD: Insights from Former AMD Employee on Jensen Huang's Strategic Choice

A former AMD employee reveals that NVIDIAs CEO Jensen Huang considered selling NVIDIA to AMD, a pivotal moment that could have altered the competitive landscape. Insights from AMDs Former Employee Hemant Mohapatra, a...

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Expected to Feature Enhanced Tetraprism Periscope Zoom Lens: Supply Chain Report

The iPhone 16 Pro is rumored to come with Apples advanced tetraprism periscope zoom lens, promising significant camera improvements. Key Suppliers for iPhone 16 Pro Camera Components Revealed The tetraprism periscope...

BYD's $1 Billion Turkey EV Plant to Accelerate Global Expansion Strategy

BYD plans to invest $1 billion in an electric vehicle plant in Turkey, pushing forward its global expansion efforts. BYDs Strategic Move into Turkeys EV Market BYD is gearing up to construct a huge electric vehicle...

Bitcoin Prices Could Benefit as US Job Growth Slows, Unemployment Rises

The U.S. unemployment rate reached its highest since December 2021, potentially boosting Bitcoin prices as investors turn to alternative assets amid economic concerns. Economic Indicators Worsen A worsening labor...

Shiba Inu Sees Massive 466% Weekly Burn Surge Amid 22% Price Plummet

The Shiba Inu cryptocurrency experienced a 466% surge in weekly burns, yet its price plummeted by 22% today. Shiba Inu Burn Rate Surges There has been a stunning 466% growth in the number of weekly burns for Shiba...