National Accounts - updated economic statistics

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Oct 8, 2024, 5:45 pm

From: Australian Capital Territory

Updated economic statistics for the contemporary economy 

International standards for the System of National Accounts will be endorsed by the United Nations in 2025. Other standards (such as Balance of Payments and Government Financial Statistics) will follow shortly after. The ABS has started planning for these updates. What are these updates and the key benefits of these changes?

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ESA Young Professionals - Books, Bevs & Bites

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Oct 3, 2024, 6:00 pm

From: Victoria

The Economic Society of Australia, Victoria’s Young Professional Network, invites you to our upcoming book club event.

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Economic benefits from native fish and river restoration

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Oct 3, 2024, 12:15 pm

From: Queensland

Dr Boyd Blackwell will present research he has undertaken with CQU Prof. John Rolfe and colleagues on "Economic benefits from native fish and river restoration for inland rivers of NSW." This analysis is of relevance to Queensland, too. 

Dr Boyd Blackwell is Senior Economist, Freshwater Environment Branch, NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - Fisheries and Forestry.

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AI and Industry

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Oct 2, 2024, 5:30 pm

From: Victoria

Professor Holden and Louise McGrath will discuss the application of AI solutions for Australian industry and some of the challenges of AI adoption that the industry broadly faces.

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Young Economists - Networking and Trivia

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Thursday Sep 26, 2024, 6:30 pm

From: Australian Capital Territory

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HETSA Annual Conference 2024

Date: Thursday Sep 26, 2024, 12:00 pm

From: New South Wales

The 2024 HETSA Conference will be held at Alphacrucis University College, Cowper St Parramatta, Sydney, Australia from 26-27 September. This year we are welcoming colleagues from the Japanese Society for the History of Economic Thought to a joint conference. 

Economics with Allan Fels

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Sep 19, 2024, 6:00 pm

From: Australian Capital Territory

The Economic Society of Australia (ACT) invites our membership to join us for an evening with Allan Fels AO.

Allan Fels remains a leading figure in competition policy. He co-chaired the OECD Trade and Competition Committee from 1996 to 2003 and continues regularly to be a keynote speaker at major global competition events including the world's two peak events, the International Competition Network Annual Conference and the OECD Global Competition Forum.

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2024 Annual Dinner

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Sep 18, 2024, 7:00 pm

From: Western Australia

The AGM will be followed by a seated three-course meal.

Over the course of dinner, the ESA (WA Branch) sponsored student prizes will be presented along with other prizes. Emeritus Professor Ken Clements, recipient of the 2024 ESA Distinguished Fellow Award, will deliver an after-dinner speech.

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2024 Annual General Meeting

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Sep 18, 2024, 5:30 pm

From: Western Australia

You are cordially invited to attend the Economic Society of Australia (WA Branch) Annual General Meeting and the following Annual Dinner (register separately here) on Wednesday 18th September 2024 at Steves Bar and Cafe, Nedlands. 

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Competition Three Ways - Farmers, Consumers, and the Law

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Sep 18, 2024, 12:15 pm

From: New South Wales

This seminar will bring together a panel of experts to discuss how competition affects the Australian economy, reflecting on the recent issues raised by the ongoing ACCC Supermarket Inquiry, and other inquiries instigated by the Commonwealth and various State Governments.

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WEN: Informal Drinks Catch-up

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Sep 18, 2024, 5:30 am

From: Victoria

The Women in Economics Network in Victoria is delighted to invite you for an informal after work drinks meet-up.

WEN ACT- How's Australia faring? with Danielle Wood

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Sep 17, 2024, 6:15 pm

From: Australian Capital Territory

How's Australia faring?

A discussion on economic mobility and inequality with guest speaker Danielle Wood.

We are thrilled to invite you to a special event hosted by the Women in Economics Network, featuring a presentation by Danielle Wood, Chair of the Productivity Commission and former CEO of Grattan Institute.

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ESA NSW Branch - AGM 2024

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Sep 17, 2024, 6:00 pm

From: New South Wales

Notice is given that the Annual General Meeting of the ESA NSW Branch will be held on Tuesday 17 September 2024. 

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Freedom to Choose Conference 2024

Event Type: Wide/Public Interest

Date: Tuesday Sep 17, 2024, 8:30 am

From: Victoria

The Path to Freedom: The Enduring Relevance of Hayek’s The Road to Serfdom

This year’s Freedom to Choose (FTC) conference is the 14^th in a sequence of annual one day conferences devoted to exploring the effectiveness of free-market policies. FTC is supported by the Mannkal Economic Education Foundation and hosted by the University of Notre Dame Australia. FTC 2024 is designed primarily for the benefit of undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate students, but all interested parties are welcome to attend.

DANIELLE WOOD, PC CHAIR - THE TED EVANS PUBLIC POLICY LECTURE

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Wednesday Sep 11, 2024, 5:15 pm

From: Queensland

2024 Ted Evans Public Policy Lecture, by Danielle Wood - Here to help: the role of economics in tackling contemporary policy challenges

Productivity Commission Chair Danielle Wood will present the 2024 Ted Evans Public Policy Lecture. Danielle will speak on the role of economics in contemporary policy challenges. She will discuss how policy making has changed and the way in which economics has evolved to better assist policy making, including the better use of data, more diverse frameworks, and stronger economic institutions. Additionally, Danielle will provide some examples of the role of economics in contemporary debates, such as those on AI, energy markets, industry policy, and the care economy. 

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2024 Annual Dinner and AGM with Nicki Hutley

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Aug 29, 2024, 5:45 pm

From: Tasmania

Economists as Superheroes

Join us for the ESA Tas and WEN Annual Dinner as guest speaker Nicki Hutley explores the critical role of economists in driving good policy outcomes. The Annual General Meeting of the Tasmanian Branch ESA will follow dinner at 8pm.

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Workshop: Introduction to Cost Benefit Analysis

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Aug 29, 2024, 8:15 am

From: New South Wales

Introduction to Cost Benefit Analysis is an in-person one-day course that provides a grounding in CBA principles and tools for anyone writing, reading, reviewing, or commissioning CBAs.

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The economics of unmet need in mental health conditions - Speaker: Steve Robson

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Aug 28, 2024, 6:00 pm

From: Australian Capital Territory

Speaker: Steve Robson

The economics of unmet need in chronic mental health conditions

Guest Speaker : Professor Steve Robson

Join us to hear from the current AMA President about the economic impacts of unmet need in chronic mental health conditions.

Professor Steve Robson MPH MRes (Health Economics) PhD is President of the Australian Medical Association.  

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Hobart Round Table

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Friday Aug 23, 2024, 5:30 pm

From: Tasmania

The Tasmanian Behavioural Network (tasbenet) Round Table is an informal gathering in a social atmosphere. All welcome – no confirmation required. 

WEN VIC: In conversation: Integrating environmental and economic objectives with public policy challenges

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Aug 21, 2024, 5:45 pm

From: Victoria

The Women in Economics Network (WEN) Victoria branch invites you to an event next Wednesday 21 August at 6pm to explore the environmental policy priorities that Australia should focus on.

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WEN VIC: In conversation: Integrating environmental and economic objectives with public policy challenges

Date: Wednesday Aug 21, 2024, 5:45 pm

From: Women In Economics

The Women in Economics Network (WEN) Victoria branch invites you to an event next Wednesday 21 August at 6pm to explore the environmental policy priorities that Australia should focus on.

How an anthropologist approaches economics and digital finance

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Aug 20, 2024, 5:30 pm

From: Victoria

Professor Janet Roitman illustrates how financial value is generated by a nexus of mobile telecommunications operators, mobile money issuers, and commercial banks with reference to Sub-Saharan Africa.

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WEN-NSW: Breaking barriers: Addressing the challenges women are facing in sport - ONLINE ONLY

Date: Friday Aug 16, 2024, 10:00 am

From: New South Wales

To celebrate the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, NSW WEN invites you to a panel event discussing the achievements of women in sport and the challenges they face.

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Breaking barriers: Addressing the challenges women are facing in sport - ONLINE ONLY

Date: Friday Aug 16, 2024, 10:00 am

From: Women In Economics

To celebrate the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, NSW WEN invites you to a panel event discussing the achievements of women in sport and the challenges they face.

2024 Henry George Dinner and Address

Event Type: Wide/Public Interest

Date: Thursday Aug 15, 2024, 6:30 pm

From: Victoria

Prosper Australia invites you to join us for a night of intellectual discourse and celebration as we honour the legacy of 19th-century economist and social reformer, Henry George.