Past Events
The Future of the History of Economics in Australia - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Jul 2, 2020, 1:00 pm
Australian economics degrees in past decades have included history of economics courses taught at a high level, for instance the famous Economic Classics course taken by the honours students at University of Sydney, many of whom have gone on to positions of influence in profession. Join us for for this webinar where Paul Oslington will Chair discussion with panellists John Lodewijks, Claire Wright and Hugh Harley.
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The Reserve Bank's policy actions and balance sheet - Guy Debelle, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Tuesday Jun 30, 2020, 12:30 pm
Join us for this national webinar with Guy Debelle, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia. The webinar will provide the Bank’s analysis of the extensive responses it has made to the pandemic. These extend well beyond a reduction in the cash rate to include: a preparedness to buy government bonds in whatever quantities are needed to achieve a target yield on government bonds; introduction of a Term Funding Facility for authorised deposit taking institution; using open market operations to provide plenty of liquidity in financial markets; and bond purchases to promote smooth functioning of the market for government securities.
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The Deficit Myth, Author Stephanie Kelton with ANZ Chief Economist Richard Yetsenga - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Friday Jun 26, 2020, 10:00 am
Join author Professor Stephanie Kelton for a discussion of her New York Times bestselling debut book, The Deficit Myth, in conversation with ANZ Chief Economist Richard Yetsenga. This event will take place at 10am AEST.
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Women in Economics Webinar - Macroeconomic Outlook - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Tuesday Jun 16, 2020, 12:30 pm
The worst case economic scenarios formulated when COVID-19 hit our shores earlier this year are now thankfully are being ruled out. As our economy moves through the various stages of reopening, what are macroeconomists thinking now? By how much will GDP fall and unemployment rise? What other indicators should economists also be focusing on? We talk to leading economists, Felicity Emmett, Kaixin Owyong and Su Lin Ong to get their read on the outlook for the coming 12 months. The session will be moderated by Elysse Morgan. This WEN webinar has been organised by the ACT WEN Branch as part of the ESA/WEN National Seminar Series.
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Implications of COVID-19: What about the children? - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Monday Jun 15, 2020, 12:30 pm
Join 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. Join us for this online panel discussion, which is part of ESA's national webinar series and is brought to you by Women in Economics. Timing of this event is AEST.
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COVID, care and wellbeing: What do we really value? - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Tuesday May 26, 2020, 5:00 pm
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. Join us for this online panel discussion, which is part of ESA's national webinar series and is brought to you by Women in Economics. Timing of this event is AEST.
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COVID-19 and the Australian Labour Market and Taxation System - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Tuesday May 19, 2020, 12:30 pm
Restrictions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic are likely to affect Australian workers at levels not seen since the early 1990s. What are likely to be the impacts of the current economic crisis on different segments of the Australia labour market? Timing of this event is AEST.
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ABE Webinar with David Gruen, Australian Statistician - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: Partner Event
Date: Thursday Apr 30, 2020, 2:30 pm
During this challenging time, ABE will trial a program of briefings to be delivered as webinars. As the first in this series ABE are pleased to present a briefing and discussion with David Gruen, Australian Statistician - Measuring the impacts of COVID-19
The Fiscal Response to COVID-19 - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Apr 22, 2020, 12:30 pm
Shane Wright (Age/SMH) will lead a panel of academic and policy experts in analysing the fiscal response to the COVID crisis by Australian governments. Have governments done enough to respond to the economic fallout from the crisis? Where to from here? And how will we pay for it?
This webinar will be held from 12.30pm-1.30pm AEST.
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Emerging Economist Series - Postponed
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Apr 1, 2020, 12:15 pm
POSTPONED UNTIL LATER IN THE YEAR, COVID19 PERMITTING
Emerging Economist Series 2020 Consisting of six sit-down lunches, the Series will be held at the Reserve Bank of Australia. Attendance is by subscription to all six lunches and can be shared amongst your colleagues. Alternatively, you can purchase tickets for individual lunches, subject to availability. The program offers a fantastic professional development opportunity for economists. The first lunch will take place on Weds 1 April with Dr Cassandra Goldie as our special guest. REGISTER NOW
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New Year’s Resolutions
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Mar 19, 2020, 5:30 pm
This event has been cancelled.
Join us for a new event which brings together the Economics Society of Australia (NSW) and the Australian Business Economists for an evening of forecasts and fun. On the evening, you’ll hear from some of NSW’s most respected economists, who will be sharing their forecasts – both economic and other – for 2020. Introduction and welcome by Luci Ellis from the Reserve Bank of Australia. You’ll have a chance to connect with other economists, build your network (effects) and indulge in some game (theory).
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WEN NSW Branch - AGM
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Monday Mar 16, 2020, 12:30 pm
Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting of the Women in Economics Network (NSW Branch).
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Women in Economics IWD2020
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Monday Mar 9, 2020, 1:00 pm
WEN is pleased to present Women’s economic progress in Australia: how far have we come and how much further do we want to go? SORRY THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL
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ABARES Outlook 2020 conference: Practical steps to reaching $100 billion in farm output by 2030
Event Type: Partner Event
Date: Tuesday Mar 3, 2020, 12:00 am
The ABARES Outlook 2020 Conference is the agriculture sector’s premier information and networking event. Register today and be part of the conversation.
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Lunchtime Seminar: Gender and the Dynamics of Economics Seminars
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Feb 12, 2020, 12:15 pm
Justin Wolfers, Professor of Economics and Public Policy, University of Michigan
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Forecasting conference - Outlook for policy, politics and markets
Event Type: Partner Event
Date: Wednesday Feb 12, 2020, 7:30 am
Australian Business Economists (ABE) is pleased to present its Forecasting Conference - Get your new year going with the outlook for financial markets and public policy.
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Lunchtime Seminar: Katia D'Hulster, Lead Financial Sector Specialist, World Bank
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Feb 6, 2020, 12:15 pm
Royal Commission on Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry and the Financial Sector Assessment Program assessment of Australia | External oversight and accountability of APRA and ASIC
Katia D'Hulster is a Lead Financial Sector Specialist at the World Bank based in Sydney, Australia
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Australian Gender Economics Workshop 2020
Event Type: Workshops/Conferences
Date: Wednesday Feb 5, 2020, 9:00 am
The next Australian Gender Economics Workshop (AGEW2020) will be hosted by the Women in Economics Network (WEN) in partnership with QUT, in Brisbane, Australia, on 5-7 February 2020. STUDENTS – REMEMBER TO COLLECT YOUR PROMO CODE TO AVOID PAYING THE FULL PRICE
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Half Yearly Budget Review 2019-20
Event Type: Partner Event
Date: Thursday Dec 12, 2019, 7:15 am
Australian Business Economists (ABE) are pleased to present a briefing and discussion at breakfast with The Hon Dominic Perrottet MP, Treasurer New South Wales.
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Special General Meeting of ESA
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Dec 4, 2019, 6:00 pm
A Special General Meeting of the Economic Society of Australia (NSW) will be held on Wednesday 4 December.
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Changing Fortunes: A History of the Australian Treasury - Paul Tilley seminar
Event Type: Wide/Public Interest
Date: Thursday Nov 28, 2019, 5:30 pm
The School of Economics at the University of Sydney is pleased to invite you to a talk and discussion with author, Paul Tilley on his latest book, Changing Fortunes: A History of the Australian Treasury.
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ABE Annual Dinner
Event Type: Partner Event
Date: Tuesday Nov 26, 2019, 6:45 pm
Australian Business Economists (ABE) are pleased to present a briefing and discussion at our annual dinner with Dr Philip Lowe, Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia - Unconventional Monetary Policy: Some Lessons from Overseas
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Book Launch: Innovation + Equality: How to Create a Future That Is More Star Trek Than Terminator
Event Type: Wide/Public Interest
Date: Thursday Nov 21, 2019, 6:00 pm
The book argues that inequality isn’t simply ‘the price of progress’. Instead, the authors make the case that it’s possible to pursue policies that will make society more entrepreneurial and more equal. By Joshua Gans and Andrew Leigh, Foreword by Lawrence H. Summers, Published by MIT Press.
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Cost-Benefit Analysis Workshop Presented by Dr. Peter Abelson
Event Type: Partner Event
Date: Wednesday Nov 20, 2019, 9:00 am
Peter Abelson will provide a comprehensive 2-day workshop on CBA. The 8 sessions over the 2 days will include power point presentations covering all major issues, discussion questions and contemporary case studies.
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