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Dr Marion Kohler from the Reserve Bank talks to high school economics students
The School of Economics was pleased to host a talk organised by the Economics Teachers’ Society of SA on Wednedsay 13 August 2014. The guest speaker, Dr Marion Kohler, Deputy Head of Economic Analysis, Reserve Bank of Australia gave an address on: ‘Current Economic Conditions and Monetary Policy’, and spoke to a full house. The […]
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High school students to spend a day in the life of university students studying Economics at Adelaide
The School of Economics would like to extend a warm welcome to the high school students that will be visiting us this week. A number of students studying Economics at a year 11 and 12 level have been invited to spend a day in the life of a university student also studying Economics. The students […]
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Adelaide winegrape varieties book wins international accolade
A book by the School of Economics Professor, Kym Anderson, has received (along with two others) the prestigious International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) Award for the best viticulture books in 2013. Published by the University of Adelaide Press, Professor Anderson’s book, Which Winegrape Varieties are Grown Where?, is an in-depth analysis of the world’s wine varieties and […]
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School of Economics hosts the Australian Cliometrics Workshop
On Friday, June 20th the School of Economics hosted the Australian Cliometrics Workshop, a new academic meeting for Economic Historians started in connection with the Centre of Economic History. A dozen scholars from universities around Australia participated in extensive and fruitful discussions around selected research presentations, which were given by Laura Panza (UniMelb), Trevor Kollmann […]
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Congratulations to the class of 2013 PhD & Honours Graduates
Family and friends of the graduates were invited to the School of Economics for a “Bubbles & Brunch” event that was held to celebrate their achievements. Our students have embarked on a journey of new friendships, hard work, effort, late nights, and fun along the way. And now, whatever direction their lives may take, the […]
Honorary Doctorate presented to Professor Kym Anderson
Professor Kym Anderson is an outstanding scholar and citizen of this country, a person who commands world-wide recognition of his work and a very important contributor to the global reputation of this University. In recognition of his exceptional eminence, Professor Anderson was awarded a Doctor of Economics honoris causa at the 2014 Graduation Ceremony held […]
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Economics Prize winners celebrate their awards
The School of Economics 2013 Prize Award Ceremony for our top-performing students was held in the GC Harcourt room on Thursday 27th March, 2014. Eight prizes were awarded to students with donors, friends and family attending to congratulate our 2013 Prize Winners. The photo on the left shows Assoc. Prof. Mandar Oak (Head of […]
Free Public Lecture: Why share houses are always dirty – The behavioural economics of cooperation
Humans encounter social dilemmas in all areas of life. From the group perspective, if everybody pitches in we’re all better off, so cooperation is desirable. But from the individuals’ perspective pitching in is not rational, as it detracts from their ability to pursue their own self-interest. Discussing some of the most influential research in the […]
AMP appoints new managing director – Natasha Fenech (B Ec 1994)
AMP has appointed Natasha Fenech (B Ec 1994, B Sc (Ma & Comp Sc) 1995) as managing director of its SMSF business commencing February 2014. Fenech will join AMP in the newly created role from Suncorp where she is currently executive general manager, personal insurance customer, product and pricing. Fenech has been with Suncorp for […]
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