Monica Jurin

My research examines how financial capability, governance systems, and labour market dynamics shape individual wellbeing, organisational performance, and sustainable economic outcomes in a globally mobile and rapidly transforming environment.

I focus on three interlinked areas. First, I investigate financial capability—encompassing financial literacy, numeracy, and behaviour—and its effects on mental health, employability, and social outcomes, with particular attention to young adults, migrants, and underserved communities. This work integrates impact evaluation approaches, including Social Return on Investment (SROI), to assess the effectiveness of education and employability interventions.

Second, I conduct research in corporate governance and ESG, analysing how leadership structures, particularly CEO–Chair roles, influence firm performance, risk, and sustainability outcomes. This stream contributes to understanding how governance mechanisms support long-term value creation in the context of climate transition and responsible investment. Insights from ESG integration and impact investing further inform this work.

Third, I examine workforce capability and global mobility, focusing on how migration and working holiday programs shape financial, social, and career capital, and contribute to regional labour market development.

Across these themes, my research adopts a multi-level perspective linking individual capability, organisational governance, and broader economic systems. Methodologically, I combine econometric analysis, behavioural research, and mixed-methods impact evaluation to generate evidence that is both academically rigorous and policy-relevant.