What the Budget Means for Women - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Monday May 17, 2021, 12:00 pm

From: Central Council

The Women in Economics Network NSW Branch invite you to join our three incredible panellists – Nicki Hutley, Danielle Wood and Danielle Woolley - as we discuss what the Federal Budget means for women. Putting a gender lens on the Budget, we will cover a range of issues including superannuation, the gender pay gap, paid parental leave, violence against women and social policy issues.  

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Unpacking the Circular Economy

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Apr 27, 2021, 12:30 pm

In this session with three leading economists working in the field, we will unpack just what is meant by the circular economy, what it looks like in Australia and how it interacts with the broader economy. We will also cover issues such as supply chains and financial market impacts, best practice in Australia and abroad, impacts on productivity, barriers to uptake, the role for government(s), implications for planning and how Donut Economics fits into the equation.

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An Aussie View of Covid from Inside and Outside the Bubble

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Tuesday Apr 27, 2021, 7:30 am

Dr Wolfers will share his thoughts on the Biden administration and the US economic outlook, impacts of the pandemic and responses, what we can learn from the US, what the US can learn from Australia, where the recoveries are similar and different, who wins and who is behind in the recovery. There will be time for discussion with the audience. Dr Wolfers is Australia-born, America-based and currently visiting Sydney.

What will it take to fix our broken tax system?

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Monday Apr 26, 2021, 12:00 pm

Australia hasn’t seen wholesale tax reform since the introduction of the GST more than two decades ago. Attempts at further tax reform have faltered out of the gate. Nevertheless, the need to overhaul our tax system grows every day.

WEN Workshop: Writing for digital content - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Apr 15, 2021, 12:30 pm

From: Central Council

Do you wish you had more opportunities to share your ideas about economics? Is there research you’ve done, a great book you recently read, or observations about the world you can offer, which could be promoted and shared via social media?  Do you possibly also wish there were more female voices in public discussions and media commentary about economic issues?  The timing of this event is 12.30pm - 2.00pm AEST.

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Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Friday Mar 26, 2021, 12:00 pm

The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted both the centrality of the contributions by women, for example at the front line as health care workers, caregivers, innovators, community organizers. It has also highlighted the disproportionate burdens that women carry.  The Women in Economics Network, NSW Branch invite you to join them for this webinar. Note - this webinar will be held from 12.00pm until 1.00pm AEDT (Sydney/Canberra/Melbourne)

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WEAI Virtual Conference 2021 - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: Workshops/Conferences

Date: Wednesday Mar 17, 2021, 12:00 am

From: Central Council

Western Economic Association International invites you to present your latest research, organize a session, network with economists from around the world!

WEN NSW Branch - AGM 2021-22 - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Mar 16, 2021, 12:30 pm

Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting of the Women in Economics Network (NSW Branch).

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WEN Professional Development - Apply Now - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Friday Mar 5, 2021, 9:00 am

From: Central Council

The Women in Economics Network is offering a professional development opportunity for members: Be heard in meetings and get your message across

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Live from America: US Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Thursday Feb 25, 2021, 9:00 am

ABE and AmCham present a brisk breakfast session with Dr Richard Clarida, Vice Chair of the US Federal Reserve Board. In conversation with Dr Martin Parkinson AC PSM, former member of the Reserve Bank Board, former chair of the Australian Office of Financial Management and the Council of Financial Regulators. Moderated by Head of Content at ausbiz, Nadine Blayney.

Forecasting Conference: Outlook for policy, politics and markets - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Wednesday Feb 10, 2021, 7:45 am

Featuring: Bradley Jones, Reserve Bank of Australia; Danielle Wood, Grattan Institute; Jacob Greber, The Financial Review; Diana Mousina, AMP Capital; Phil Odonaghoe, Deutsche Bank; Joanne Masters, Ernst & Young; Justin Fabo, Macquarie Group; Elysse Morgan, Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

Policy Symposium: Educating the Next Generation of Economists - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Tuesday Feb 9, 2021, 5:00 pm

From: Central Council

This Policy Symposium is being held as part of the 2021 Australian Gender Economics Workshop and has been made available to those that are unable to make the two-day AGEW event but would like to register to attend this symposium.

The timing of this event is 5.00pm until 6.15pm AEDT (Sydney Melbourne Canberra).

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2021 Australian Gender Economics Workshop - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Monday Feb 8, 2021, 8:45 am

From: Central Council

We are delighted to announce that registrations for the 2021 Australian Gender Economics Workshop are now open.  The workshop will be held virtually during Australian Eastern Daylight Time (Sydney/Melb/Canberra) from Monday the 8th – Tuesday 9th February 2021.  You can view the final program here.

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Joshua Gans: Covid-19 one year on - lessons learnt for the future - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Feb 3, 2021, 12:00 pm

From: Central Council

In this presentation, Joshua Gans will reflect on the lessons learnt from the different ways in which Covid-19 has been managed in different countries and how key economic principals can be applied to deciding on the effective health and economic policy response to pandemics.  These lessons will be important in more effective responses to any future pandemics.

Timing of this event: 12.00 - 1.00 pm Eastern Summer Time AEDT (Sydney Melbourne Canberra), 11am AEST (Queensland). 

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Cost Benefit Analysis Forum - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Dec 2, 2020, 8:30 am

We are delighted to be resurrecting our CBA Forum, originally scheduled for April, as an online event. The Virtual CBA Forum will be a one-day event via Zoom on Wednesday 2 December.  All program timings are AEDT.

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10th Annual Warren Hogan Memorial Lecture - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: Wide/Public Interest

Date: Thursday Nov 26, 2020, 6:00 pm

The School of Economics at the University of Sydney is pleased to present the 10th Warren Hogan Memorial Lecture with keynote, Dr Kerry Schott AO.

Recent developments in the Australian and global economies - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Tuesday Nov 24, 2020, 1:30 pm

ABE are pleased to present a briefing and discussion with Dr Guy Debelle, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia - Recent developments in the Australian and global economies.

Productivity reform in Australia and New Zealand: Barriers and opportunities - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: Workshops/Conferences

Date: Tuesday Nov 24, 2020, 12:00 am

From: Central Council

The forum will bring together leading experts to discuss priority policy issues to improve productivity. The program features speakers across a broad range of policy areas as well as a panel discussion featuring the Chairs of the Australian, New Zealand, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australian Productivity Commissions.

The Apartment Shortage - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Nov 5, 2020, 5:00 pm

The Apartment Shortage by Keaton Jenner and Peter Tulip

This paper measures the excess demand for apartments in Australia's largest cities. We estimate that home buyers will pay an average of $873,000 for a new apartment in Sydney though it only costs $519,000 to supply, a gap of $355,000 (68 per cent of costs).

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The Federal Budget 2020-21: A post-Budget briefing - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Thursday Nov 5, 2020, 2:00 pm

Australian Business Economists (ABE) are pleased to present a briefing and discussion with Dr Steven Kennedy, Secretary, The Treasury - The Federal Budget 2020-21: A post-Budget briefing

Global Trade and Investment and COVID-19 - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Wednesday Nov 4, 2020, 12:00 pm

From: Central Council

What are the consequences and outlook for global trade and investment and for Australia in the context COVID-19 Join us for a discussion between Jenny Gordon (@DFAT ChiefEconomists), Heather Cotching (Acting Chief Economist, Austrade) and Kim Mundy (International economist, CBA), hosted by Lisa Elliston (The Treasury)

Timing of this event is AEDT.

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Economics, Psychology, Neuroscience: Behavioural economics from three perspectives - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Thursday Oct 29, 2020, 4:00 pm

From: Central Council

Behavioural economics has cemented its place as an important discipline within the broader economics profession. It also follows a long tradition of economists borrowing from other fields of study. While economics has historically had strong links with political science, maths and data science; behavioural economics has opened the door to drawing on insights from neuroscience, psychology, sociology and anthropology. Timing of this event is 4:00pm – 5:00pm AEDT

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ABE Schools Conference - COVID: Impacts on the economy and the labour market, monetary policy responses - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Tuesday Oct 27, 2020, 1:00 pm

Australian Business Economists (ABE) presents an event designed for high school students in years 10, 11 and 12.  

2020 Young Economist Address and 2020 ESA Awards - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: ESA Event

Date: Monday Oct 26, 2020, 5:30 pm

From: Central Council

Annual ESA National Awards and the 2020 Young Economist Address: The Young and Economists in the Covid Era 

In this talk, 2019 ESA Young Economist of the Year Professor Gigi Foster will share her research findings and reflections related to the Covid-19 crisis in Australia, focussing especially on what it means to be young and what it means to be an economist in Australia today.   Times shown are AEDT.

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Two Americas, the pandemic and an election. Implications for them and for us - ONLINE ONLY

Event Type: Partner Event

Date: Friday Oct 16, 2020, 11:00 am

Australian Business Economists (ABE) invite you to a briefing by Dr Gorana Grgic, the US Studies Centre at the University of Sydney.