RBA Economist Fired Over Decade of Misconduct With Former Student
• RBA's econ freelancer Dr Edmond sacked for "serious misconduct" related to his treatment of a former female PhD student over 12 years • Dr Edmond sent the woman "angry and unprofessional" emails and failed to declare conflicts of interest with her • The woman alleges "systematic pattern of deliberate and persistent discrimination, intimidation, and bullying by exclusion" • University investigation found Dr Edmond's behavior was "deliberate and persistent over 10+ years", denying her professional opportunities • Dr Edmond recently influential in econ circles, leading fight against claims that corporate profits are causing inflation