Dr. Patricia von Matuschka is an economist, researcher, and university lecturer specialising in small business economics, macroeconomic policy, and the regulatory environment facing SMEs. She holds a doctorate in international finance from the University of Witten/Herdecke and has held senior roles across economic policy, research, and journalism in Europe and Australia.

Patricia served as Chief Economist at think tank Initiative Neue Soziale Marktwirtschaft (INSM) in Berlin (Germany), where she led public-facing economic analysis and policy communications. She lectures in macroeconomics, international finance, and industrial ecology, and her postdoctoral research focused on the macroeconomic environments shaping SME performance across Europe and Australia.

Based in Melbourne, Patricia is currently conducting research on SME compliance burdens in Australia’s energy transition and contributes to policy networks. She brings to the SBAA Think Tank a strong commitment to translating economic research into practical, government-facing recommendations that work for small business owners.