Dr Peter Lim is a retired economist. Peter grew up the then Malaya (now Malaysia) and holds a PhD from the Institute of Social Studies, Catholic University of Paris. Apart from economic matters, he has a keen interest in social issues including poverty, homelessness, mental health and old age. Peter was the founder of The Melbourne Circle (2013), is a self-taught violinist and tenor, and is married to his wife of 60 years. He regards himself as a humanist and pacifist.