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Andrew Leigh
Profile
Andrew Leigh is an Australian politician, economist, and author serving as the Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury. A member of the Australian Labor Party, he has represented the electorate of Fenner (formerly Fraser) in the House of Representatives since 2010. Before entering politics, Leigh was a professor of economics at the Australian National University and a lawyer. He identifies as a social democrat and is known for his focus on economic growth, social capital, and addressing inequality.
Details
- Born
- August 3, 1972 · 53 years old
- Birth place
- Australia
- Education
- University of Sydney, Harvard Kennedy School
- Career
- Professor of Economics, Lawyer, Research Fellow
