Senior Lecturer in Economics at AUT University, where his research focuses primarily on labour economics, economic development and public policy. He recently co-authored the third edition of the popular text, Macroeconomics and the Contemporary New Zealand Economy, with Susan St John, and teaches across a range of business related courses at AUT University and the Institute of Public Policy. His work with the Institute of Public Policy also involves collaborative research projects analysing labour market issues and various economic growth initiatives across New Zealand. Prior to joining AUT University, Scott completed a PhD at Edinburgh University and an MSc at Glasgow University in Scotland. He also holds BA and MA (Hons) degrees from the University of Auckland, where he taught before joining the Scottish Doctoral Programme as the New Zealand Insurance/General Accident Waitangi Foundation Exchange Scholar to Edinburgh University Scott is a tutor on the Graduate Diploma in Economic Development course.