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School of Economics hosts the annual Economics Teachers Association Conference
We were pleased to welcome so many Economics Teachers at their annual conference this year. It is an event that the School of Economics hosts, and this year we had some of our lecturers contributing to the agenda. Presentations made by our staff included: An unconventional take on economic strategy by Dr Steven Hail Measuring […]
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2016 Harcourt Lecture with Professor David Vines
We had a great turnout for last night’s Harcourt Lecture hosted by the School of Economics, with many braving the weather to hear from Professor David Vines from the University of Oxford. Professor Vines gave a special lecture on ‘Individuals, Institutions and Ideas: Australia’s Macroeconomic Policy-making System from Federation to 2020. Watch the full video […]
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2016 Harcourt Lecture – David Vines
Individuals, Institutions and Ideas: Australia’s Macroeconomic Policymaking System from Federation to 2020 David Vines Harcourt Lecture to be given at Adelaide University, 29 September 2016 The ending of the global boom in primary commodity prices is leading to a significant macroeconomic rebalancing of the Australian economy. This is being implemented in a surprisingly effective manner, especially […]
Trade Agreements in a second-best world
The Institute for International Trade, together with the School of Economics at the University of Adelaide warmly invite alumni, colleagues and friends to a public lecture presented by Professor Iwan Azis. Iwan is Professor (adjunct) at Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, Cornell University, and Professor of Economics at the University of […]
Congratulations to the Prizewinners of 2015
Family and friends of the prize winners recently attended the School of Economics Prize Award Ceremony held to celebrate their achievements. Our special guest for this year’s Prize Award Ceremony was Professor Richard Blandy who spoke at the ceremony. Dick Blandy is a past Honours graduate of the School and spoke very fondly of his […]
Congratulations to the Class of 2015 Masters & Honours Graduates
The School of Economics was delighted to host a “Bubbles & Brunch” event for our graduates and together with their family, friends and staff members their achievements were celebrated. Our students embarked on a journey of new friendships, hard work, effort, late nights, and fun along the way. And now, whatever direction their lives may […]
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Asia Pacific Economic and Business History Conference 2016
From Thursday, February 11 to Saturday, February 13, the School of Economics hosted the 2016 Asian Pacific Economic and Business History conference together with EHSANZ, the Economic History Society of Australia and New Zealand. About forty scholars, including a substantial number of international scholars from Asia, America and Europe, presented and discussed a wide range of academic […]
Asia-Pacific Economic and Business History Conference 2016
The School of Economics hosts together with the Economic History Society of Australia and New Zealand the 2016 Asia-Pacific Economic and Business History Conference. It will take place from Thursday, February 11th, to Saturday, February 13th, at the North Terrace Campus of the University of Adelaide. For more information please visit the Conference website.
Agriculture, Mining & the Economy: Lessons from History
The School of Economics and the Economic History Society of Australia and New Zealand (EHSANZ) and the invite you to a half-day seminar on Saturday February 13th on “Agriculture, Mining & the Economy: Lessons from History” as part of the society’s annual APEBH conference. The Noel Butlin Keynote lecture will be given by Kym Anderson (University of Adelaide) on Mining’s Impact on […]
2015 Joseph Fisher Lecture by Professor Bruce Chapman
“Rethinking the Role of Government for Progressive Social and Economic Reform: The Case of the Income Contingent Loan” The School of Economics was very pleased to host Professor Bruce Chapman for the 2015 Joseph Fisher Lecture. Professor Chapman, also known as the architect of the HECS system discussed the rationale of income contingent loans and […]
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