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Virtual Policy Hackathon
The Economics Society of Australia is excited to announce our Virtual Policy Hackathon event! Compete in a team under the mentorship of an economist to develop a very brief, specific and actionable policy proposal that relates to improving the health of the Australian economy in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This event is all about encouraging innovative ideas.
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Wage freeze for economic recovery
Poll 39
"A freeze in the minimum wage will support Australia's economic recovery"
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Responses (42) Read more...Australian & NZ Standard Research Classification 2020
We are pleased to advise that the revised Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (ANZSRC 2020) is available on the Australian Bureau of Statistics and Stats NZ websites. The classification is the result of nearly two years of extensive consultations with researchers, universities, peak bodies and other users of the classification. Over 400 submissions were made by more than 300 individuals and organisations across two public consultation rounds. Over the duration of the review we received feedback covering all areas of research. The review team would like to thank you for your contribution to the review.
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Queens Birthday Honours 2020
The following economists were recognised in the Queens Birthday Honours. Congratulations to Professor Bruce Chapman and Professor Ian Harper. Both recipients are also Economic Society NEP panellists. Keep reading to see their contributions.
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Social Distancing Measures, May 2020
Poll 38
"The benefits to Australian society of maintaining social distancing measures sufficient to keep R<1 for COVID-19 are likely to exceed the costs"
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Winner of the Joseph Stiglitz Essay Prize
IEA have announced the winner of this year's Joseph Stiglitz Essay Prize
Nicolas de Laubier-Longuet Marx from USA, Ahmed Abdul Mumin from Scotland, and Wannaphong Durongkaveroj from Australia for the Joseph Stiglitz Essay Prize in the Graduate Student category and Daksh Walia and Pradnyee Kantak, both from India in the undergraduate student category.
Helpful resources for managing the coronavirus pandemic
In addition to official health information, WEN has collated the following professional resources to help our community through the challenge of the current COVID-19 pandemic. This includes online resources to help our academics and teachers quickly switch to virtual classrooms and online teaching, resources to help workers convert to working-from-home, and weblinks to help with home schooling.
ACE2020 - to be deferred in response to COVID-19
The Australian Conference of Economists (ACE 2020) which was scheduled to be held in Perth from 8 to 10 July 2020 will be deferred by a year, so we look forward to seeing everyone in Perth in 2021.
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Australia Day Honours 2020
The following people were recognised in the Australia Day Honours 2020. Congratulations to Michael John Rice, Professor Hal Christopher Hill, Professor John Reginald Piggott and Professor Marjorie Lucy Moodie - keep reading to see their contributions.
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Awards 2019
There were a number of prestigious awards bestowed upon worthy economists at the recently held ACE2019 in Melbourne
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ACE2019
Hosted by the Victoria branch of ESA, ACE2019 was held from 14-16 July at the Pullman Melbourne on the Park. Presentations will be posted progressively.
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ACE 2020 - Deferred until 2021
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Jul 8, 2020, 12:00 am
The Australian Conference of Economists (ACE2020) which was scheduled to be held in Perth from 8 to 10 July 2020
National Young Economist Debate - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Friday Jul 10, 2020, 6:00 pm
Join us for the 2020 National Young Economist Debate (6pm AEST Friday 10 July)
Gigi Foster (Professor, Director of Education at the University of NSW) and Brendan Coates (Household Finances Program Director at the Grattan Institute) will be leading teams of young economists from across Australia debating the topic:
'The Federal Government's Job Keeper & Job Seeker Programs should be extended in their current form beyond the end of September 2020 to allow for continued economic ​recovery'. This event starts at 6pm AEST and concludes at 7pm AEST.
Sorry: Bookings are now closed
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Impacts of the pandemic on household spending - National Young Economists Event - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Jul 15, 2020, 12:30 pm
As part of its webinar series, the Young Economists (QLD) invite you to a presentation by Adelaide Timbrell, on household spending habits during the COVID-19 lockdown, the impact of eased restrictions and expectations for the longer-term trend of spending. The event time is AEST.
Policy in the Virtual Pub - No free lunch: Higher superannuation means lower wages - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Jul 15, 2020, 5:30 pm
This month's Policy in the Virtual Pub webinar presents research published earlier this year by the Grattan Institute's Brendan Coates, Will Mackey and Matt Cowgill.
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Leadership During a Crisis - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Tuesday Jul 21, 2020, 9:00 am
The Women in Economics Network (WEN) is very pleased to host this webinar as part of the national seminar program with the Economics Society of Australia (ESA).
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critically important role and responsibility of leaders in guiding society towards a collective goal. Much attention has been placed on heads of government worldwide, and comparing the relative effectiveness of their leadership styles and handling of the crisis situation.
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Recent Developments in the Australian and Global Economies - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: Partner Event
Date: Tuesday Jul 21, 2020, 12:30 pm
The Anika Foundation and Australian Business Economists are pleased to present a fundraiser in support of The Anika Foundation with a briefing by Dr Philip Lowe, Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia - Recent Developments in the Australian and Global Economies
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The Economic Impact of the Covid-19 Epidemic - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Jul 23, 2020, 12:30 pm
Join the Economic Society of Australia for a presentation by Saul Eslake titled ’The Economic Impact of the Covid-19 Epidemic’. In this presentation, Saul will discuss the spread of COVID-19 and the extent of the resulting economic shutdowns. He will provide commentary on how the economies of Australia’s major trading partners have been affected, and then provide a more detailed look at the impact on the Australian economy. The timing of this event is AEST.
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Improving Women's Financial Literacy - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Aug 6, 2020, 5:00 pm
Join our expert panel from the public sector and academia as they discuss women’s financial literacy and why it needs to improve, particularly in the current context - with women’s economic wellbeing disproportionately affected by COVID-19. This webinar event has been organised by the Women in Economics Network, as part of the ESA National Seminar Series. Timings are AEST.
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ESA NSW Branch - AGM 2020 - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Aug 12, 2020, 6:00 pm
Notice is given that the Annual General Meeting of the ESA NSW Branch will be held on Wednesday 12 August 2020
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Partner Event: History of Economic Thought Society Conference
Event Type: Partner Event
Date: Wednesday Sep 30, 2020, 9:00 am
Welcome
Welcome to the National website of the Economic Society of Australia (The Society). The Society is primarily concerned with promoting discussion and debate of economic issues within Australia.
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