Michael Palmer is an Associate Professor of Economics at The University of Western Australia Business School. His research is concentrated on the economics of health and disability in Australia and the Asia Pacific region. He has published widely on disability measurement, labour market participation, poverty, and social protection. Michael teaches courses in health and experimental analytics, and has received awards for excellence in postgraduate teaching. He is a member of the NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee Economics Sub-committee and collaborates extensively with researchers, governments, and international organisations on disability policy and evaluation.