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The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (ASSA)
Spark Grants for Social Science Week events. The Academy is delighted to launch of a new small grants program to support social science organisations to hold in-person and online events during the annual Social Sciences Week program: 8-14 September 2025.
Rechnitz Memorial Award for Indigenous society, culture and language. Nominations are open for the Academy’s inaugural Rechnitz Memorial Award, recognising excellence in research leadership and advancement of knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander society, culture and language.
ACE 2025
The 2025 ACE Committee is extending the call for abstracts for ACE by two weeks to COB Monday 14 April 2025.
The Committee especially welcomes abstracts for papers that fit the Conference theme Economics for a Changing World, that address major current issues, as well as the education of economists, and any papers describing high quality research in economic-related subjects.
Election of President, Secretary & Treasurer
The current Executive terms finish on 31 August 2025 and the roles of Central Council President, Secretary and Treasurer will be up for election.
Trump's impact on the Australian Economy
Poll 66
Top economists say Trump’s policies will hit Australian economic growth and push up inflation and interest rates in the US.
Responses (38)
Housing Reform
Poll 65
Panellists are unanimous in believing Australia’s housing market is in crisis.
Offered a choice of 14 measures identified by the Economic Society of Australia as likely to restrain prices for buyers and renters, none of the 49 leading economists polled picked: “do nothing, the market will determine appropriate prices”.
Responses (967)
Awards 2024
A number of prestigious awards were bestowed upon worthy economists at ACE24, held in Adelaide. Read on to find out who won the 2024 ESA National Awards.
Events
Adnan Khan:The outlook for the global economy, innovation and trade
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Tuesday Jul 8, 2025, 5:30 pm
The ESA ACT Branch is thrilled to invite our membership to a rare opportunity to hear from Professor Adnan Khan.
Professor Khan is currently the Chief Economist and Director of Analysis Directorate in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), United Kingdom. He is Professor in the School of Public Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). His leadership in research and policy initiatives by generating ideas-based solutions have promoted important drivers of economic growth.
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Adnan Khan: Dinner and Policy discussion
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Tuesday Jul 8, 2025, 6:45 pm
Professor Adnan Khan: Dinner and Policy Discussion
The ESA ACT Branch is pleased to invite our Professional members to enjoy a dinner and policy conversation with Professor Adnan Khan. Professor Khan is currently the Chief Economist and Director of Analysis Directorate in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), United Kingdom.
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Welcome
Welcome to the ACT Economic Society of Australia.
ESA ACT is one of the larger branches of the Economic Society, boasting a membership of 300+ members across a variety of sectors including the public service, academe, private and NGOs. Anyone interested in contemporary economic issues and debates is invited to join the ACT Economic Society of Australia. No special qualifications are required for membership, simply an interest in economic issues! Student members are eligible for discounted membership rates.
