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9th Annual Australia New Zealand Workshop on Experimental Economics

This year, the School of Economics of the University of Adelaide will host the 9th edition of ANZWEE which will take place in Adelaide from October 1st to 3rd 2014. Plenary speakers are: Werner Güth, Max Planck Institute of Economics, Jena, Germany Lise Vesterlund, University of Pittsburgh All interested researchers in fields related to experimental […]

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Economic Teachers Society 2013 Annual Conference sponsored by the School of Economics

The Economic Teachers Society held it’s day-long conference in the University’s Majoribanks Lecture Theatre and were treated to a morning tea which was held in the School of Economics Board room. Attending from left to right were:  Assoc. Prof. Mandar Oak, Head of School, Ty Cheeseman from Westminster College, George Gronthos from Adelaide High School, […]

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Watch: Professor Richard Baldwin addressed a diverse audience on “Misthinking Globalisation” and why it matters

See this well attended annual Harcourt Lecture which includes an active question and answer session. Watch Lecture: Play (Video) View Lecture Slides: Misthinking Globalisation (PDF) Follow Richard’s blog here:  www.voxeu.org

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2013 Harcourt Lecture – “Misthinking Globalisation”

Professor Richard Baldwin The School of Economics is proud to present the 2013 Harcourt Lecture by Professor Richard Baldwin entitled “Misthinking Globalisation”. The Harcourt Professorship was established by generous donations in memory of the 25 years of infectious enthusiasm and distinguished scholarship which Geoff Harcourt gave to the School of Economics. Each year, the Endowment […]

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A more sustainable Australia: let’s get creative about productivity

Cities are the key to our productivity | Source: Flickr/mugley Read: The article in the Conversation by Professor Christopher Findlay published on 28 August. Just follow the link: http://theconversation.com/a-more-sustainable-australia-lets-get-creative-about-productivity-12459 The Conversation is an independent source of news and views, sourced from the academic and research community and delivered direct to the public.

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An undergraduate’s profile at the School of Economics – Follow Alexandra Grigg’s journey

Alexandra is currently in her fourth year of a double degree in Economics and Finance and is keen to pursue a career examining the role that human psychology plays in driving the economy.  As well as her studies, Alexandra’s journey and achievements have included: Professions Student Ambassador Program As a student Ambassador Alexandra acts as […]

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Launch of new book by Honorary Visiting Research Fellow, Keith Hancock

Professor Keith Hancock‘s new book Australian Wage Policy: Infancy and Adolescence was launched on 14 June by the Hon. Judge Peter McCusker. This book is a major work on the economic history of Australia. Australian Wage Policy: Infancy and Adolescence The advent of industrial regulation by tribunal came close to the turn of the century. […]

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We’re not out of the productivity slump just yet

Dean Parham, University of Adelaide Alumni and research economist specialising in productivity analysis, has written an article for The Australian Financial Review: “Some commentators have latched onto a recent uptick in labour productivity growth, but overall (multifactor) productivity continues to flatline. because capital productivity continues to decline.” The full article can be read here: The […]

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Borders Blurred: the changing nature of trade in a globalised world

A new report on the economic aspects of globalisation on Australia was launched by South Australian Premier Jay Weatherhill at the University of Adelaide in late July 2012. ‘Borders Blurred: the changing nature of trade in a globalised world’, was written by Christopher Findlay, Narelle Kennedy, Faqin Lin, Dean Parham and Tim Harcourt. Learn more […]

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The Joseph Fisher Public Lecture Series

The School of Economics together with the Economics Society of Australia Eminent Speaker Series proudly presented the Joseph Fisher Public Lecture Series 2012 with Professor Jagdish Bhagwati, Professor of Law and Economics at Columbia University New York on Friday 13th July. You can view the presentation here: “Multinational Corporations and Development: Changing Perceptions.”   For […]

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