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Australia’s top economists back carbon price, say benefits of net-zero outweigh cost
Poll 50
Ahead of November’s Glasgow climate talks, our panellists were asked
"Australia would likely benefit overall from the national economy transitioning to net-zero emissions by 2050"
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5th annual Australian Gender Economics Workshop (AGEW2022)
We are delighted to invite you to 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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Economics Nobel 2021
The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel for 2021 has just been awarded to David Card “for his empirical contributions to labour economics”, and Joshua Angrist and Guido Imbens “for their methodological contributions to the analysis of causal relationships”.
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Promoting vaccination uptake in Australia
Poll 49
"What measures should Australian governments adopt to promote demand for vaccination once supply is no longer a constraint?"
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ACE2021
The Australian Conference of Economists (ACE) 2021 was held from 12 to 14 July 2021 as a fully virtual event.
ACE 2021 celebrated over 100 years of welfare economics and brought together like-minded individuals to explore concepts of allocation, utilisation and distribution of our resources as they relate to the wealth and wellbeing of individuals and our society.
Where permission has been granted, we have uploaded presenations.
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Policies to deliver higher wage growth
Poll 48
Our panellists were asked
"Higher wages growth is now a top priority of the RBA in its efforts to sustain stronger economic growth. Please identify the three of these government policies you think would best help deliver higher wages growth".
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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
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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WEN (ACT) Annual General Meeting 2021
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Nov 4, 2021, 5:30 pm
The Women in Economics Network is pleased to invite you to our Annual General Meeting. The meeting will be face to face and by zoom for registered attendees.
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ESA (ACT) Annual General Meeting 2021
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Nov 4, 2021, 6:30 pm
The ESA (ACT) is pleased to invite you to our Annual General Meeting. It is a face to face meeting for 22 members, with a zoom option for additional members.
Sorry: Event is Fully Booked
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Women in Economics Virtual Retreat 2021 - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Monday Nov 15, 2021, 3:00 pm
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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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
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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5th annual Australian Gender Economics Workshop (AGEW 2022) - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Thursday Feb 10, 2022, 12:00 am
We are delighted to invite you to 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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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.
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