Past Events
WEAI 15th International Conference
Event Type: Workshops/Conferences
Date: Thursday Mar 21, 2019, 12:00 am
The Western Economic Association International's 15th international Conference will be held in Tokyo in March 2019.
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Symposium on Lessons from the GFC
Event Type: Partner Event
Date: Thursday Mar 7, 2019, 10:45 am
Symposium on Lessons from the Global Financial Crisis
The 2008-09 global financial crisis is seen as the most cataclysmic macroeconomic event since The Great Depression. A decade has passed since central banks and governments began deploying a range of monetary and fiscal measures in response to the crisis. Hence, it is timely to assess the policy lessons to be learned from this episode.
This Symposium, jointly organised by the Economic Society of Australia (Qld) and the Griffith Asia Institute brings together high profile economists to analyse the key issues.
Information on the program is available here - Symposium Program.pdf . Registration is essential for this free event and closes Friday 28 February - Registration Link
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ABARES Outlook 2019
Event Type: Partner Event
Date: Tuesday Mar 5, 2019, 12:00 am
Launched! ABARES Outlook 2019 conference welcomes delegates, ABARES is please to announce the program launch of the Outlook 2019 conference, with registrations now open for delegates.
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Australian Gender Economics Workshop (AGEW2019)
Event Type: Workshops/Conferences
Date: Thursday Feb 14, 2019, 8:30 am
The Australian Gender Economics Workshop, co-hosted by RMIT University and the Women in Economics Network (WEN), will bring together a community of economic researchers and policy analysts to collectively contribute to the high quality evidence base needed to guide the pursuit of more gender equitable outcomes in society.
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WEN Gender Lensing Masterclass
Event Type: Workshops/Conferences
Date: Wednesday Feb 13, 2019, 3:00 pm
As part of the Australian Gender Economics Workshop (AGEW2019) program, a special Masterclass on the topic of Gender Lensing will demonstrate an applied analysis of the gender-patterned effects of economic policy settings, delivered by Dr Janine Dixon (Centre of Policy Studies, Victoria University) and Professor Miranda Stewart (Tax and Transfer Policy Institute, Australian National University).
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WEN Academic Career Mentoring Session
Event Type: Workshops/Conferences
Date: Wednesday Feb 13, 2019, 9:30 am
As part of the Australian Gender Economics Workshop 2019 program, the Women in Economics Network is hosting a Academic Career Development Session. This mentoring session will provide a supportive environment for early- and mid-career female academics to discuss their professional career goals and challenges, and receive career guidance and advice from senior academics in the field of economics. All female economics academics are welcome to participate.
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Year in review and the 2018 Nobel Prize in Economics - Speaker: Jayanta Sarkar
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Dec 6, 2018, 5:15 pm
Speaker: Jayanta Sarkar
Year in Review and the 2018 Nobel Prize in Economics Sciences
Join us for the Economic Society’s final event for the year and some drinks and savories.
Dr Jayanta Sarkar will provide some comments on 2018 Nobel Prize recipients for their contribution to growth models under uncertainty.
President Julian Pearce will provide an update on the activities for the Society of the year and preview the year ahead.
Look forward to seeing you all then!
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View ...How regional economies can adapt and thrive in a digitised, globalised world
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Nov 22, 2018, 5:30 pm
The Economic Society of Australia (Queensland) presents a free public seminar on:
How regional economies can adapt and thrive in a digitised, globalised world
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Australia Economic Outlook
Event Type: WEN Event
Date: Thursday Nov 22, 2018, 7:15 am
The WEN Queensland and ANZ would like to invite you to their breakfast event where Richard Yetsenga, Chief Economist of ANZ, and Joanne Masters, Senior Economist at ANZ, will discuss the state of the global economy and the challenges faced by Australia.
With thanks to our event sponsor:
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2018 Queensland Summer School in Patents and Innovation - Theory, Data and Policy
Event Type: Workshops/Conferences
Date: Wednesday Nov 7, 2018, 2:00 pm
Queensland Summer School in the Economics of Patents and Innovation - Theory, Data and Policy Applications, O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat, 7 -9 November 2018
The Economic Society of Australia (Qld), in association with Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Griffith University, and The University of Queensland invite you to participate in the 2018 Queensland Economics Summer School at O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat in the Gold Coast hinterland from 2.30pm, 7 November to 3pm, 9 November 2018.
Please see "View" button below for information on prices and discount codes for postgraduate students and academics.
The event is now fully booked. Please email admin@esaqld.org.au to inquire whether a place may be available.
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Vince FitzGerald, AO - Delivering the 2018 Ted Evans Public Policy Lecture
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Oct 4, 2018, 5:30 pm
2018 Ted Evans Public Policy Lecture, Thursday 4 October, 5.30 for 6pm until 7pm followed by refreshments, Room Three Sixty, QUT, Y Block, Gardens Point, Brisbane
Dr Vince FitzGerald, AO: The rise of economists in public policy … and looming challenges
Drawing on his extensive public policy experience, Vince FitzGerald's address will focus on the increased role of economics and economists in public policy formulation, on how economic reform was successfully achieved in the past and how the prospects for achieving reform can be improved in today’s environment. Finally he will analyse the growing challenges of inequality and fiscal sustainability after the global financial crisis.
The annual Ted Evans Public Policy Lecture is a partnership between ESA Qld, UQ, QUT and Griffith University.
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View ...A Day in the Life
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Tuesday Sep 18, 2018, 5:30 pm
A Day in the Life’ presents an opportunity to hear from three professionals with an academic background in economics reflecting on their careers and providing valuable insight into a typical day on their jobs. This a free event and light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Come and join us in an evening of networking and knowledge sharing. See you there!
Sponsors:
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Economists and the Media
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Sep 6, 2018, 12:15 pm
A lunchtime seminar on successfully engaging with the media for economists and business/finance professionals. Featuring presentations by former senior ABC and BBC journalist Rebecca Archer of Connect Media Training and economist and frequent media commentator Professor Fabrizio Carmignani of Griffith University. A light lunch will be provided.
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Short- and long-term consequences of teachers' gender biases
Event Type: WEN Event
Date: Friday Aug 31, 2018, 12:00 pm
Presentation by Dr. Rigissa Megalokonomou, University of Queensland
Abstract: Recent research focuses on factors determining gender differences in academic achievements and in university field of study. In this study we focus on how teachers’ gender role attitudes and stereotypes influence the gender gap by affecting the environment at school. We explore the extent to which teachers’ gender bias in high school influences students’ academic performance in high-stake exams that determine admission to universities and on students’ choice of university field of study. We introduce a new way of measuring teacher gender bias and we link teachers over time to get a persistent measure of their bias based on many classes.
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ESA Qld 2018 Business Lunch - Guy Debelle, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Aug 22, 2018, 12:00 pm
The Economic Society of Australia (Qld) invites you to an important luncheon address featuring Guy Debelle, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
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The Gender Gap in Superannuation
Date: Monday Jun 11, 2018, 12:00 pm
Presentation by Professor Christine Smith, Griffith University
There is a large gender gap between retirement savings of Australian men and women. According to the Australian Human Rights Commission website, for example the average superannuation payout for women is currently one third of the payout for men. This presentation will explore the reasons behind this gender gap and what superannuation funds and the government may need to do in order that another generation of women do not face the prospect of living their final years in poverty.
This presentation will be followed by a panel session comprised of major superannuation fund representatives and academic experts who will answer questions relating to how this gender gap might be addressed by policy makers and funds themselves.
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Women, Men, and the Economics of Online Dating
Date: Wednesday May 16, 2018, 6:00 pm
Women, Men, and the Economics of Online Dating
Presentation by Behavioural Economist Stephen Whyte, QUT
Choosing a mate is arguably the largest decision a human can make. This presentation will be about mating and what can be learned from new data sources such as online dating platforms.
About the presenter
Stephen Whyte is a Behavioural Economist at Queensland University of Technology. His research investigates large-scale decision making in human mate choice markets.
Finger food and first drink will be provided.
Cost:
YE/WEN/ESA Members: $20
Non-Members: $30
Event date: Wednesday 16th May, 6pm - 8pm
Registrations close: Wednesday 9th May
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2018 AGM
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Apr 11, 2018, 5:30 pm
2018 Annual General Meeting
The AGM of the Economic Society of Australia (Qld) will be held at HopgoodGanim Lawyers, Brisbane on Wednesday 11 April 2018 commencing at 5.30 pm.
The agenda papers for the meeting, including a proxy form if you are unable to attend, are shown at the link here.
Drinks and savouries will be provided. Please register by Friday 6 April. Members may invite a guest with an interest in the Society.
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Introduction to Blockchain - Money, Ownership and Trust in a Decentralised System
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Tuesday Mar 27, 2018, 12:15 pm
An Introduction to Blockchain - Money, Ownership and Trust in a Decentralised System
Presentation by Professor Uwe Dulleck, QUT
Join us for a presentation on this important new technology that has important implications for business, regulators and the economy. This presentation will introduce the technology, relying on the Bitcoin example to illustrate the challenges and the solutions Distributed Ledger Technology presents to allow people to exchange value in a decentralised system.
A light lunch will be served from 12.15pm.
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Economic Fast Track Briefing - Population Ageing and Health Care Needs
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Feb 28, 2018, 12:15 pm
Population Ageing and Health Care Needs – policy responses to demographic changes
Join us for the first Fast Track Briefing for the year in which an early career professional presents on one of their topics of expertise.
The presenter is Dr Suzanne Bonner, Griffith University, who will discuss policy responses to the changing health care needs of an ageing population.
A light lunch will be served from 12.15pm. There is no charge for this event which is supported by Griffith University. However, prior booking is essential.
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Social Security Reform: Revisiting Henderson, Poverty and Basic Income
Event Type: Partner Event
Date: Thursday Feb 15, 2018, 12:00 am
Conference focusing on how the social security system can more effectively respond to issues of poverty and inequality. Over the course of two days, a variety of speakers will cover what key changes have taken place since the 1970s and the Henderson Poverty Inquiry - to the labour market, families and to the position of vulnerable groups - and will assess the effectiveness of how social security has responded. It will also canvas different options for reform, including proposals for some kind of a basic income in Australia. Register Now
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Year in review and the 2017 Nobel Prize in Economics
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Dec 13, 2017, 5:00 pm
Year in review and the 2017 Nobel Prize in Economics
Join us for the Economic Society’s final event for the year and some drinks and savouries.
The function will feature a brief update from Professor Flavio Menezes, Economic Society Qld President, on the activities for the Society for the year.
Professor John Quiggin will also provide some comments on the 2017 Nobel Prize for economics which was awarded to Richard Thaler for his contributions to behavioural economics. Professor Quiggin's 1980 honours thesis at the ANU provided and independent analytical basis for some of the themes considered by behavioural economists.
There can be no-one better than John Quiggin to provide comments on the latest Nobel Prize in economics.
Date and Time: 5.00 for 5.15pm start, until 7pm, Wednesday 13 December
Venue: QUT S Block 12th floor, Owen J Wordsworth Room, George St, Brisbane
Cost: Free for members; $40 for non-members
Please contact the secretariat (admin@esaqld.org.au) if you wish to pay by credit card.
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The National Electricity Market: Current challenges and its future
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Tuesday Nov 14, 2017, 12:00 pm
Lunchtime discussion on the future of the NEM, chaired by Synergies Principal Euan Morton and featuring presentations from University of Queensland Economics Professor Flavio Menezes and AGL Chief Economist Tim Nelson.
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Economic Fast Track Briefing - Differential regulated pricing
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Oct 26, 2017, 12:15 pm
Differential Pricing with Courtney Chester, QCA: Is it ever okay to charge different customers different amounts for the same service?
Come and test this question against the principles of economic efficiency, fairness and regulatory governance, in a real-life example from the chronicles of Queensland’s competition authority.
A light lunch will be served from 12.15pm. There is no charge for this event which is supported by the Queensland Competition Authority. However, prior booking is essential.
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Strangers Trusting Strangers: Some Insights into Airbnb and Tourism
Date: Tuesday Oct 17, 2017, 6:00 pm
The Young Economists and the Women in Economics Network are delighted to invite you to their first joint event with presenter Renuka Mahadevan, Associate Professor for the School of Economics at UQ.
Renuka will share her research on the rise of the accommodation sharing economy both within Australia and globally, as well as the resulting impacts of this phenomenon.
Nibble food will be provided, beverages are available at the bar at your own cost.
Cost: YE/WEN/ESA Members $15, Non-Members $25
Event date: Tuesday 17th October, 6pm - 8pm
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