ANU Book Launch - The Shortest History of Economics

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Wednesday Mar 6, 2024, 6:00 pm

From: Australian Capital Territory

WEN AGM and An evening with Professor Stephanie Kelton and Director Maren Poitras in conversation with Dr Tania Dey

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Mar 6, 2024, 5:15 pm

From: South Australia

SPECIAL INVITATION: WEN AGM and An evening with Professor Stephanie Kelton and Director Maren Poitras in conversation with Dr Tania Dey

As a valued member of the SA Women in Economics Network (WEN), we're excited to invite you to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) in 2024. It's going to be held in-person on March 6, and we'd love for you to join us in our AGM where we'll be reviewing our amazing achievements in 2023 and sharing our plans for the future. During the meeting, we'll also be nominating our new committee (see below for nomination information). We're looking for friendly and enthusiastic individuals to join our committee and actively contribute to our cause. There are a number of open committee positions available, so if you're eager to make a positive impact, we'd love to have you on board! Let's work together to achieve great things and have fun while doing it!

WEN Web-Mentoring for ECR women in academia - Session 2 - ONLINE ONLY

Date: Wednesday Mar 6, 2024, 12:00 pm

From: Women In Economics

The Women in Economic Network (WEN) is proud to announce a the second edition of an online national mentoring initiative aimed at supporting women economists in academia across Australia.

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Melbourne Launch of "The Shortest History of Economics"

Event Type: Wide/Public Interest

Date: Tuesday Mar 5, 2024, 1:00 pm

From: Victoria

From ancient times to the modern world, The Shortest History of Economics unearths the hidden economic forces behind war, innovation and social transformation. Join us for the Sydney launch of "The Shortest History of Economics" at the University of Melbourne on 5 March 2024.

ABARES OUTLOOK 2024: Shaping the future

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Tuesday Mar 5, 2024, 8:30 am

From: Australian Capital Territory

ABARES Outlook 2024 Conference:

Shaping the Future:Opportunities, risks and resilience

ABARES Outlook 2024 Conference is where economists can come together with ideas and evidence to progress issues that affect the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sector.

The theme is Shaping the Future: Opportunities, risks, and resilience.

This reflects our commitment to explore the critical issues that will define the future of Australian agriculture, fisheries and forestry.

The challenges we face today, such as climate change, evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and global trade dynamics, require us to adapt and innovate continuously.

The conference is the perfect arena to discuss how we can navigate these challenges and seize the opportunities they present.

Dr Jared Greenville,

ABARES Executive Director

The Outlook program

ABARES Outlook 2024 will bring together 60 Australian and international speakers and panellists from industry and government in Canberra and online across 12 sessions.

Delegates will dive into the diverse issues shaping the future of Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries.

To Register go here

For further questions about ABARES Outlook 2024 please email abaresevents@aff.gov.au

Andrew Leigh - The Shortest History of Economics - Book Launch

Event Type: Wide/Public Interest

Date: Monday Mar 4, 2024, 12:00 pm

From: New South Wales

From ancient times to the modern world, The Shortest History of Economics unearths the hidden economic forces behind war, innovation and social transformation. Join us for the Sydney launch of "The Shortest History of Economics" at UNSW on 4 March 2024.

Navigating the new era of globalisation: Lessons from the past?

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Wednesday Feb 28, 2024, 5:00 pm

From: Victoria

An invitation to join us for the 2024 Richard Snape lecture - Navigating the new era of globalisation: Lessons from the past?

Douglas A. Irwin, John French Professor of Economics, Dartmouth College

Richard Snape Lecture Series - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: Wide/Public Interest

Date: Wednesday Feb 28, 2024, 12:00 am

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)

Leah Armstrong Scholarship Award Ceremony

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Tuesday Feb 27, 2024, 5:30 pm

From: New South Wales

First Nations Economics and First Nations Foundation warmly invite you to attend the Awards Ceremony to celebrate the Leah Armstrong Scholarship and its recipients. 

Marginal Mingle

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Feb 22, 2024, 5:30 pm

From: Victoria

Join us for after-work drinks at the Kelvin Club. It's the perfect opportunity to relax, mingle with fellow young professionals, and expand your professional circle.  

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Our Lives as Economists - ANU O week discussion

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Wednesday Feb 14, 2024, 3:15 pm

From: Australian Capital Territory

Our Lives as Economists: Policy, Research Frontiers, and All Else that Matters

The ANU Research School of Economics invites new and continuing members of the community to a panel discussion between former Productivity Commission chairman Michael Brennan and RSE Professor Xin Meng, led by Emeritus Professor Bob Gregory.

Their discussion will explore how their work has shaped them and insight into the wide role that economists play in policy, current events, and modern life.

Light refreshments will be served afterward.

Register here.

ABE Annual forecasting conference - Geopolitical turmoil and implications for the global economy

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Tuesday Feb 13, 2024, 7:15 am

From: New South Wales

ABE are pleased to present our annual forecasting conference on geopolitical turmoil and implications for the global economy.

AARES Conference

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Tuesday Feb 6, 2024, 8:30 am

From: Australian Capital Territory

GRAND CHALLENGES AT THE FRONTIER OF APPLIED ECONOMICS

The AARES 2024 Annual Conference will explore the grand challenges that are facing the Australasian region and beyond, such as biosecurity, climate change, environmental degradation, energy system transitions, and food security. The conference will provide a forum for our Society to explore new opportunities for research and development, and policy practice that can address these grand challenges in securing efficient, effective, and equitable outcomes. Distinguished researchers and professionals will present keynote presentations to inspire and stimulate discussion.

The conference will bring together applied and theoretical economists, industry professionals, and policymakers to share their experience and exchange insights. Whether you are an expert in academia, industry, or the public sector, we welcome your valuable contributions. 

After three years of online and hybrid conferences, we are returning to the usual in-person interactive format for our 2024 conference. The 2024 conference will be our 68th annual AARES conference.

Pre-Conference workshops will be held on Tuesday 6 February 2024 at the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University. 

The main conference will be held Wednesday 7 February to Friday 9 February 2024 at Cultural Centre Kambri at the Australian National University. 

For the Program go here.

For Registration go here.

68th Annual Conference of AARES

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Tuesday Feb 6, 2024, 12:00 am

The 68th Annual Conference of AARES will be held in Canberra, Australia from 6 to 9 February 2024.

The AARES 2024 Annual Conference will explore the grand challenges that are facing the Australasian region and beyond, such as biosecurity, climate change, environmental degradation, energy system transitions, and food security. The conference will provide a forum for our Society to explore new opportunities for research and development, and policy practice that can address these grand challenges in securing efficient, effective, and equitable outcomes. Distinguished researchers and professionals will present keynote presentations to inspire and stimulate discussion.

Australian Gender Economics Workshop 2024

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Feb 1, 2024, 9:00 am

The 7^th annual Australian Gender Economics Workshop (AGEW2024), hosted by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) will be held in person at the UTS campus, on the 1 – 2 February 2024. Registration will open later in the month.. For more information please visit: https://sites.google.com/uts.edu.au/agew-2024/home.  

Registration must close 24 January.

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Start of Year - Young Economists Social Darts at Oche

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Jan 31, 2024, 6:00 pm

From: Queensland

Come kick off your year with your fellow Young Economists for a few rounds of social darts at Oche! For $25, you’ll get two hours of darts and access to a bar tab.

Positions are limited, so get in quick! Please respond by Wednesday 24 January too secure your position.

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Housing Prices and Rents in Australia 1980-2023

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Jan 31, 2024, 12:15 pm

From: New South Wales

The recent explosion of professional, political and public discussion on housing prices focuses on immediate events and often presents a partial explanation. In this seminar, Peter Abelson will take a longer term view, and will throw some light on the facts starting in 1980.

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Policy Priorities to Reach Net Zero - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Monday Jan 29, 2024, 12:00 pm

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.

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Credible Economist Writing Competition: Winners Announcement - ONLINE ONLY

Date: Tuesday Dec 19, 2023, 12:00 pm

From: Women In Economics

Join us for this final event as we celebrate the winners of the competition. The judges will share key tips on effective writing in economics and provide generalised feedback on the articles submitted. They will also announce the winners and explain the selection process.

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Tis the Season: The Economics of Hope   - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Monday Dec 18, 2023, 5:00 pm

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.

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Tis the Season! ESA Tas end of year event

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Monday Dec 18, 2023, 4:30 pm

From: Tasmania

Join us for refreshments, festive cheer and to hear Professor Swee-Hoon Chuah on "Tis the Season: the Economics of Hope" in an end of year webinar presentation from the National Committee of the Women in Economics Network.

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End of Year Event 2023 at the Ship Inn

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Dec 14, 2023, 6:00 pm

From: Queensland

The Queensland Branch of the Economic Society of Australia, in a joint event with Women in Economics Network (Qld) and Young Economists (Qld), invites all members and guests to end of year celebrations at the Ship Inn on Thursday 14 December from 6.00pm to 8.30pm. 

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End of Year Event and AGM 2023

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Dec 12, 2023, 6:00 pm

From: Victoria

The Economic Society is looking forward to getting together in person, and promoting connection among our members and those interested in contemporary economic issues and debate.

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IEA World Congress

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Monday Dec 11, 2023, 12:00 am

Call for Papers

The President of the International Economic Association (IEA) and Program Chair of the Twentieth World Congress of the IEA, invites you to submit a paper to the contributed sessions of this triennial congress, jointly organized with Universidad EAFIT, that will be held in Medellin, Colombia from December 11 to 15, 2023.

ESA ACT: Christmas Drinks 2023

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Dec 7, 2023, 5:30 pm

From: Australian Capital Territory

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