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2018 Joseph Fisher Lecture – Professor Paul Johnson

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Litsa Morris

2018 Joseph Fisher lecture

“Choices in Public Policy” with guest speaker Paul Johnson, Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
The School of Economics was very pleased to host Professor Paul Johnson for the 2018 Joseph Fisher Lecture. Professor Johnson talked to a full house as he explored why public policy making is much more difficult than politicians and media commentators imagine. He addressed the fundamental uncertainties involved in the policy process and the necessity for ethical judgements.  View the video here.

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From left to right: Prof. Mike Brooks, Deputy V-C and Vice President (Research), Mr Peter Fisher, Prof. Paul Johnson and Prof. Gareth Myles, Head, School of Economics

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Information session with Deloitte – Economics opportunities in Adelaide

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Litsa Morris

The School of Economics hosted a team from Deloitte Access Economics’ which held an information session on Wednesday 28 March for our economics students.
Over the last few years, Deloitte Access Economics has hired a number of University of Adelaide graduates into their Adelaide team and also in their teams in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra.

During the information session, the Deloitte Access team talked about the opportunities available for economics students and graduates in Adelaide and the employment opportunities with an economics degree more broadly. Attending the session were Aaron Hill, Deloitte Access Economics’ lead Director across South Australia, the Northern Territory and Tasmania, and Elizabeth Alvaro, a Senior Analyst who joined Deloitte as a graduate in 2015. The event was organized by Associate Professor Duygu Yengin and Faculty Careers Development Manager Jen Clark.

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Celebrating the career of Professor Kym Anderson AC

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Charles Jackson

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Kym Anderson began work at the University’s School of Economics in 1972 as a part-time tutor. After doctoral studies at the University of Chicago and Stanford and a Research Fellowship at ANU, he returned as a lecturer in late 1983.

In 2018, he leaves his formal association with the University and will continue to maintain a link with us as Emeritus Professor.

Comments are welcomed here

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The School of Economics welcomes home a favorite son

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Litsa Morris

The School was honored to welcome back Professor Emeritus Geoffrey Harcourt AO to the University of Adelaide to deliver his lecture “A Package Deal of Policy Built on Adelaide and Cambridge Foundations”.  Following the lecture he was joined by Dr John Hatch for a lively and entertaining conversation and question and answer session. Geoff is […]

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Tax reform focus for University of Adelaide Economics Workshop

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Litsa Morris

Media Release on Federal Relations & Tax Reform Workshop  GST reform, alcohol taxation, and state property taxes are among the many issues going under the microscope at a senior-level Federal Relations and Tax Reform Workshop being held by the University of Adelaide next week (28-29 August). The event will hear from Australian and overseas tax […]

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Dr Alex Heath from the Reserve Bank talks to budding Economics students

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Litsa Morris

On Thursday 10 August the School of Economics was pleased to welcome Year 12 students from a wide section of the SA school sector to the University of Adelaide.  Over 152 students were given the opportunity to hear a talk by Dr Alex Heath, Head of Economic Analysis at the Reserve Bank of Adelaide who […]

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2017 Fisher Lecture by Professor Alison Booth – ANU

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Litsa Morris

The School of Economics was proud to host Professor Alison Booth, from the Australian National University who delivered the 2017 annual Joseph Fisher Lecture. Professor Booth’s lecture entitled“Choosing to Compete: How Different are Men and Women?” drew a large audience who were also very keen to ask questions after the presentation. Alison Booth is Professor […]

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The Archibald Mackie Prize

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Jannatul Ferdouse

Rules The prize will be known as “The Archibald Mackie Prize”. The annual value of the Prize is $300.00, paid directly to the student, or such other amount as the University shall from time to time determine provided that the value of the prize does not exceed the annual distribution of interest available from the […]

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The John Lorenzo Young  Prize

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Jannatul Ferdouse

Rules The prize will be known as “’The John Lorenzo Young Prize”. The annual value of the prize will be determined by the Faculty in accordance with the annual income from the fund. The annual value of the prize is currently $950.00 and will be paid directly to the student. One prize will be awarded […]

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The EA Russell Memorial Prize

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Jannatul Ferdouse

Rules The prize will be known as “The E. A. Russell Memorial Prize”. The annual value of the prize is $1,000.00, paid directly to the student, or such other amount as the University shall from time to time determine provided that the value of the prize does not exceed the annual distribution of interest available […]

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