Is the electricity market dead, or does it just smell funny? (In-person and online panel)

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Jun 22, 2022, 1:00 pm

This is event is presented jointly by the Economic Society of Australia and the University of Queensland. 

The energy transition is changing the nature of the whole value chain of electricity markets. Low- or no-carbon new generation technologies are dominated by fixed costs and have near-zero variable costs, while distributed technologies put more control in the hands of households who are less sophisticated and whose actions are less easily directed by market operators.

How have markets been adjusting to this new reality and what role might they play in the future? Each panellist will present for 10 minutes, followed by time for questions and discussion.

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Fiscal Policy Under Low Interest Rates - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: External Event

Date: Wednesday Jun 15, 2022, 6:00 pm

Fundamental changes to debt ratios and interest rates call for a rethinking of the role of fiscal and monetary policy. Join renowned economist Professor Olivier Blanchard as he discusses the direction fiscal policy should take in the upcoming UQ School of Economics Thought Leadership Series webinar.

This is an external event. Please register here:  https://bit.ly/3Lkfr0R

2022 ESA Qld Annual General Meeting (AGM) - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday May 24, 2022, 5:00 pm

The 2022 AGM of the Economic Society of Australia (Qld) will be held on 24 May at 5.00pm via Zoom.

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2022 WEN QLD Annual General Meeting (AGM) - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: WEN Event

Date: Tuesday May 24, 2022, 4:30 pm

The Women in Economics Network Queensland Branch Issues notice and invites all members to join us for the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

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2022 Young Economist Qld Annual General Meeting (AGM) - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Monday May 23, 2022, 5:00 pm

The 2022 AGM of the Young Economists (Qld) will be held on 23 May at 5.00pm via Zoom.

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Panel Discussion: Independent Review of the Reserve Bank of Australia - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Monday May 9, 2022, 5:30 pm

From: Central Council

You are 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.

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Future ready? Australia and international trade in the post-pandemic global economy

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Friday May 6, 2022, 12:00 pm

Australia’s trade flows have experienced a high degree of volatility during the global pandemic, due to non-pharmaceutical interventions, supply chain issues and the recent war in Ukraine. As our economy continues to recover, new and emerging trade opportunities are likely to be a key driver of improvements in productivity and living standards. At the same time, these initiatives could face a number of headwinds, as the pace of economic integration has slowed. The multilateral rules-based order has come under pressure and there is a lower appetite for reduced trade barriers among some partners, while others are actively retreating from openness. Navigating such challenges will require a sound evidence base and careful and thorough economic analysis.

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WEN webinar: Women’s under-representation in economics: Exploring the “confidence gap” - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Friday Apr 8, 2022, 10:30 am

From: Central Council

Women’s under-representation in economics: Exploring the “confidence gap”

RBA research has found that female students, as well as students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, are falling in number in Australian schools’ economics classrooms. These student cohorts are also more likely to report a poor understanding of economics and have less confidence in their own proficiency in the subject.

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ABC/WEN Media Workshop - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Apr 7, 2022, 10:30 am

From: Central Council

One of the key goals of the Women in Economics Network (WEN) is to elevate the voices and views of female economists in the media and public arena. WEN is excited to collaborate with ABC The Business to provide an opportunity for WEN members to participate in a media workshop.

The University of Queensland, School of Economics – Colin Clark Memorial Lecture - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Mar 3, 2022, 12:00 pm

GDP-B: Accounting for the value of new and free goods in the digital economy

Digital media consumes a huge portion of our lives with the average Australian spending almost 40 hours per week online. That is roughly the same amount of time as a full-time job spent on smartphone apps, searching Google, scrolling social media, following maps, studying online, streaming music, videos and more.

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Q&A and Workshop event: Credible Economist Writing Competition - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Feb 23, 2022, 10:00 am

From: Central Council

NSW WEN recently announced the inaugural writing competition as part of the Credible Economist series. Selected articles that best fit the evaluation criteria will receive prizes of up to $750. Submissions close on 1 April 2022.

To assist applicants in preparing submissions, NSW WEN will be holding a Q&A and workshop event.

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VIRTUAL - 5th Annual Australian Gender Economics Workshop (AGEW 2022) - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Feb 10, 2022, 8:00 am

From: Central Council

Virtual attendance via Zoom - register here for the 5th annual Australian Gender Economics Workshop (AGEW2022), hosted by the Australian National University (ANU) and the Women in Economics Network (WEN). 

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VIRTUAL COURSE - Women's labour market, institutions and social norms - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Feb 9, 2022, 9:00 am

From: Central Council

As part of the forthcoming Australian Gender Economics Workshop 2022, one of the keynote speakers, Professor Núria Rodríguez – Planas, from the City University of New York, Queens College, will give a 3 hour virtual course, via Zoom, on “Women’s Labour Market, Institutions and Social Norms.”

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Annual ESA National Awards and Prizes 2021 - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Friday Jan 28, 2022, 12:30 pm

From: Central Council

Join ESA President, Danielle Wood, in a short online ceremony for the presentation of the 2021 Annual Economic Society Awards.

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End of Year Event 2021 at the Ship Inn

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Dec 9, 2021, 5:30 pm

After yet another year of Zoom events, the Queensland Branch of the Economic Society of Australia, in a joint event with Women in Economics Network (Qld) and Young Economists Qld, is holding a live event so that members can meet and catch up on the year that was.

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'Australia remade: a country fit for the age of disruption' - Young Economists Qld Event, 5:30pm to 8:00pm, Tuesday 7th December, 2021

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Dec 7, 2021, 5:30 pm

Join the Young Economists (YE) for their first in-person event in two years alongside an expert panel discussing how we can build an Australian economy fit for the modern world.

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Climate Action: What do Economists think? - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Monday Dec 6, 2021, 12:00 pm

From: Central Council

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.  The IPCC 2021 climate change report and the recent UN 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) has served to intensify the policy debate here in Australia. In light of this, our National Women in Economics (WEN) committee has gathered together four female thought leaders and expert researchers to present their research and insights and engage in a panel discussion.  Timing of this event is AEDT (timezone converter)

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2021 Ted Evans Public Policy Lecture, by Dr Martin Parkinson AC PSM - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Nov 24, 2021, 6:00 pm

From: Central Council

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. Note on timing: 6pm SYD/CBR/MEL/HOB, 5.30pm SA, 5pm QLD, 3pm WA

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WEN Professional Development Webinar - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Monday Nov 22, 2021, 11:30 am

From: Central Council

Negotiating flexible and remote work in a COVID-19 world and beyond: What do employees and employers need to know?  The impact of the pandemic has triggered a large-scale shift in working arrangements among many professionals. Opportunities are opening up for employees to potentially negotiate new working arrangements, while at the same time, employers need to identify how to best support their employees and fulfil their organisation’s goals.

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Women in Economics Virtual Retreat 2021 - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Monday Nov 15, 2021, 3:00 pm

From: Central Council

The ‘Virtual Retreat’ provides an opportunity for around 30-40 junior and mid career women economists to develop their networks, receive mentoring and strengthen their leadership and career decision making. Participants will be drawn from academia, government and the private sector.

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Early insights into gender impacts of COVID-19 - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Nov 4, 2021, 12:00 pm

From: Central Council

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.

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What needs to happen to make gender equality a reality in Queensland? - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Oct 19, 2021, 5:00 pm

WEN Queensland invites you to join an online forum to provide feedback for a new Queensland Women's Strategy.

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Cost Benefit Analysis

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Friday Oct 15, 2021, 12:30 pm

A discussion on including social impacts in CBA, the current challenges preventing it being incorporated and practical solutions for consideration.

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"Applied Economics in the Private Sector" – Young Economist’s QLD Online Event - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Sep 29, 2021, 5:00 pm

The Queensland Young Economists event, Applied Economics in the Private Sector, is the second in a two part series discussing the application of economics in both government and industry settings. In this event, we will have Economists from Accenture, AEC Group and Blueprint Institute present case studies on how they have used economics in practice.

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WEN Qld – Lights, Camera, Pandemic? The Australian film industry featuring COVID-19 - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: WEN Event

Date: Tuesday Sep 21, 2021, 5:00 pm

The Queensland branch of the Women in Economics Network invites you to a free webinar about the business of show business: Lights, Camera, Pandemic? The Australian film industry featuring COVID-19.

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