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 Expert comment on economic crisis  
 
The IMF is expecting 2009 to be the worst year for the global economy since the 
Great Depression, according to its latest World Economic Outlook. 
 
Can the Federal Government protect Australia from the fallout of a global 
recession? 
 
What impact has the Governments $8.67 billion stimulus package had on the 
economy? 
 
What does the research show about the effectiveness of the various options open 
to the Government in its efforts to boost Australias economy? 
 
RMIT Universitys Professor Sinclair Davidson is an expert on public sector 
economics, the behaviour of financial markets, international finance and advanced 
corporate finance. 
The Professor of Institutional Economics in RMITs School of Economics, Finance 
and Marketing, he is available for comment on issues related to the global financial 
crisis and its impact on Australia. 
For interviews: RMIT Universitys Professor Sinclair Davidson, (03) 9925 5869 
or 0430 235 681. 
 
For general media enquiries: RMIT University Media and Communications, 
Gosia Kaszubska, (03) 9925 3176 or 0417 510 735. 
29 January, 2009