Jessica Irvine

Jessica Irvine is one of Australia's leading economics journalists. She is currently a senior economics writer with the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.

At the start of 2021, she launched a weekly email newsletter called Money with Jess.

Previously, Jess was the National Economics Editor of News Limited's biggest selling Australian newspapers, including the Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, Courier Mail, and Adelaide Advertiser.

She lives in Sydney, Australia.

What genres does Jessica Irvine write in?

She writes non-fiction focused on economics, personal finance and practical guides that apply economic thinking to everyday life.

Which of her books is best to start with?

If you want household budgeting and practical money tips start with Money with Jess. For a broader, accessible look at economics in daily life try Zombies, Bananas and Why There are No Economists in Heaven. For an economics-informed take on weight loss read The Bottom Line Diet.

Are Jessica Irvine's books part of a series or do they need to be read in order?

Her books are standalone and can be read independently in any order.

Does Jessica Irvine produce any regular columns or newsletters?

Yes. She launched a weekly email newsletter called Money with Jess in early 2021 and works as a senior economics writer for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.