National Webinar Series
The State of Economics, Jacqui Dwyer
There has been a consequential fall in the size and diversity of the economics student population in Australia. One approach to looking at the economics discipline in a structured way is to ask the following questions. Who studies economics? What is the pipeline of potential economics graduates? How are economic skills rewarded by the labour market? And what is the level of economic literacy in the community? Some high-level answers to these questions are provided in a summary of the current ‘state of economics’.
Policy priorities to reach net zero
There is concern that Australia may not reach its net-zero goals, due to challenges in energy generation, transmission and storage, and the uneven decarbonisation of different sectors of the economy.
Richard Snape Lecture Series
This lecture was delivered by Douglas A Irwin, John French Professor of Economics at Dartmouth College. The lecture outlines the current state of globalisation and its historical context, explaining that the forces that used to drive globalisation have lost momentum and that the resurgence of geopolitics has significant economic impacts.
Is globalisation in retreat? - Productivity Commission (pc.gov.au)
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Date From : Wed Feb 28, 2024
Date To : Wed Feb 28, 2024
2023 - Credible Economist Writing Competition - WINNERS!
It is with great pleasure that we unveil the distinguished winners of the 2023 Women in Economics Network Writing Competition.
Tis the Season - the Economics of Hope
An End of Year Webinar from the National Committee of the Women in Economics Network
In a year that has seemed too often to be void of hope, end your year with some fresh perspectives on the importance of hope through the ages and what it means in modern economic thought.
Inflation, productivity and wages: what is the link?
The Reserve Bank of Australia has made a number of statements about productivity in discussing monetary policy decisions. But is the role of productivity well understood?
WEN Professional Development Workshop - communicating economics
This online event will include writing and speaking tips from award-winning journalist and speaker Catherine Fox and our National WEN Chair Angela Jackson, as well as digital content expert, Misa Han from the LinkedIn News team. The event will also include an interactive session to put your skills to the test. No matter what field you’re in, strong writing and speaking skills are critical in the modern age and ensure that you get your point across and engage with audiences.
Panel Discussion: Gas Price Caps
Gas Price Caps: Are they meeting their short-term goal of reducing gas prices? Are they hindering longer-term goals such as achieving net zero?
WEN - North and South: Insights into Population Trends and the Economic Implications of the Demographic Composition
Understanding the economic implications underlying demographic trends is crucial for shaping economic policies associated with growing the economy, increasing workforce participation, and developing workforce capability to meet projected population needs. This is a special webinar to celebrate WEN SA’s collaboration with WEN’s NT counterpart.
Budget implications of a crisis: some policy lessons going forward
What has our experience with COVID-19 taught us about the best ways for government to respond to future crises? How can budget policy best respond? Are some types of interventions a lot more cost-effective than others? What policies could we prepare to quickly roll out to respond to a future crisis (even if we don’t yet know what that crisis will be)? Can we prepare for any differential effects of a crisis on each gender? What steps do we need to take (such as new types of data collection) in order to respond quickly and affordably to a crisis?
WEN - Gender Responsive Policy Making and Budgeting
The value of placing a “gender lens” on economic policy and budget design is gaining stronger attention in the Australian policy environment.
WEN Credible Blog
In early 2022, NSW WEN announced a writing competition to empower female voices in economics. The competition is part of the Credible Economist blog series.
Panel Discussion: Independent Review of the RBA
Members were invited to this national panel discussion on an independent review of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). Both major parties have committed to a broad-based and independent review, and it has been recommended by the OECD and IMF.
ESA Annual National Awards and Prizes
Join ESA President, Danielle Wood, in a short online ceremony for the presentation of the 2021 Annual Economic Society Awards and Prizes. Each year the Economic Society of Australia offers four awards at the national level to honour distinguished Australian economists. The awards are....
Climate Action: What do Economits Think?
Climate change is arguably one of the most important and complicated economic and public policy challenges facing our generation. As NASA says, one of the complexities of climate change is that it is a global problem, felt on local scales.
2021 Ted Evans Public Policy Lecture by Dr Martin Parkinson AC PSM
Navigating an Uncertain Future: Is Australia up to meeting the challenges and grasping the opportunities that await?
As Australia looks to rebuild after the health and economic devastation associated with the COVID pandemic, Martin Parkinson will explore some of the challenges and opportunities the nation will need to navigate. Join the latest instalment in the Ted Evans Public Lecture Series as Martin Parkinson discusses:
Early insights into gender impacts of COVID-19
The ACT Branch of the Women in Economics Network is pleased to host a webinar on the gender impact of COVID-19, featuring four contributors from September’s Special Issue of the Australian Journal of Labour Economics. Their research provides early analysis on some of the key economic issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and explores gender issues raised by the pandemic both directly in the labour market and indirectly through its effects on particular aspects of economic and social life. The panel will be facilitated by Linda Ward, ACT Chair of the Women in Economics Network, and will feature four panellists who were contributors to this Special Issue of the Australian Journal of Labour Economics.
YEN Debate: Housing Affordability- Is the Great Australian Dream Out of Reach for Today's Young
The Young Economist Network's team debaters were asked: ''Given the better than expected economic recovery within the Australia housing sector in recent months, should the Federal Government look to implement measures (including those of a policy, regulatory, etc. nature) to lower the volume of new investment housing loans/credit to help improve housing affordability and assist in the achievement of more equitable housing and overall economic outcomes?'
Women's economic wellbeing in older age
Growing numbers of often single older women are facing uncertain economic futures. This seminar will explore the emerging situation and public policy responses that can reduce the number of older women experiencing poverty. Join our panel members who will present on some of the challenges confronting older women. This online lunchtime seminar will be co-hosted by WEN and ESA - timing is AEST.
Housing affordability: is the great Australian Dream out of reach for today's young?
Despite a recession and a global pandemic, Australian house prices continue to reach new highs. How did we get here? Will today’s young Australians ever be able to afford to buy a house? What are the implications for economic and social outcomes? And what might be the policy changes that could make a difference? Our panel of expert economists will tackle one of the most pressing questions for Australia: how can we make houses more affordable?
Join Saul Eslake, Nicki Hutley, Brenan Coates (Grattan Institute) and moderator Madeleine Morris (ABC Breakfast) to be part of the discussion.
More than a word: How can economics contribute to indigenous reconciliation?
Reconciliation Australia's theme for 2021, "More than a word", highlights the need to convert awareness into action.
"For reconciliation to be effective, it must involve truth-telling, and actively address issues of inequality, systemic racism and instances where the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are ignored, denied or reduced."
Co-hosted by the ESA, WEN and Charles Darwin University (CDU), this event showcased recent contributions to research by economists in Australia on issues affecting the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as learning from the expertise of members of Australia’s Indigenous community.
The Labour Market and Monetary Policy, Philip Lowe, Governor, RBA
Governor of the RBA, Philip Lowe, presented to over 500 ESA members on the topic of "The Labour Market and Monetary Policy". If you missed this address you can catch up here.
Joshua Gans: COVI19 - one year on - lessons learned for the future
In this presentation, Joshua Gans reflects on the lessons learnt from the different ways in which Covid-19 has been managed in different countries and how key economic principals can be applied to deciding on the effective health and economic policy response to pandemics. These lessons will be important in more effective responses to any future pandemics.
Implications of COVID19 - What about the Children?
Listen to our expert panel of economists from the public sector and academia as they discuss the evidence on the likely impact of COVID19 on children, their development and acquisition of human capital. What impacts are already visible and what policies will help mitigate the impacts.
WEN Panel Discussion - Covid, care and wellbeing: what do we really value?
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has put the brakes on Australia's paid market economy, our unpaid non-market economy – the cooking, cleaning and caring taking place within Australians' households – is still going strong. Furthermore, the factors that truly matter for wellbeing have come into sharper focus as the crisis unfolds. To a large extent, it's women who are performing the essential frontline jobs and the unpaid caring roles that are keeping society functioning during this time.
Our panel explored how economists think about wellbeing. Should we place a higher value on the care work and the non-market activities that are essential for a well-functioning society? If yes, how this might be practically achieved? And, if the COVID crisis doesn't prompt a reassessment of the value of care and the contribution of women's work, what will?
Panellists Catherine Fox (journalist and author), Dr Suzy Morrissey (University of Auckland), Emma Dawson (Per Capita), and Associate Professor Julie Smith (ANU), moderated by WEN National Chair Dr Leonora Risse (RMIT University and Harvard Kennedy School).