A new look at modelling population heterogeneity in econometric study

这一研究将促进经济研究中现有的定量技术。新的理论成果将有助于提高澳大利亚的研究声誉。该项目开发的创新技术将用于研究澳大利亚残疾人的劳动力参与情况。实证研究的结果将有助于政府为受影响家庭提供经济援助，并解决澳大利亚劳动力短缺问题。此外，一位知名的国际研究人员的参与将有利于本地研究界，并为本地研究生提供研究培训机会。

This research will advance existing quantitative techniques in economic study. New theoretical results will help enhance Australian research reputations. The innovative techniques developed in this project will be demonstrated to study labour force participation of people with disabilities in Australia. Findings of the empirical study will help governments in providing financial assistance to affected families and addressing the issue of labour shortage in Australia. Furthermore the participation of a high profile international researcher will benefit the local research community and provide a research training opportunity for local postgraduate students.