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An Evolving Record
A Centennial History of The Economic Society of Australia, Alex Millmow
This centennial history of the Economic Society of Australia is much more than an administrative record. It’s the story of how the Society has evolved since 1925 against a background of rapidly changing trends in the Australian economics profession and profound changes within the economy.
ACE 2026 - Hold the Date
ACE 2026 will be held in Canberra, ACT from 7-10 July 2026 at University of Canberra and will cover a full range of topical economic issues. It is targeted at economists in academe, government and business and will cover Climate change and environmental externalities; Challenges in social policy; How government can best implement policies in an environment of declining trust and misinformation; and Contemporary economic issues such as raising productivity and tax reform. The conference will feature plenary sessions with international speakers and concurrent sessions with domestic presenters.
Up-skilling is the best way to boost productivity: leading economists
Poll 68
Australia's top economists overwhelmingly believe there’s no better way to boost productivity than to boost skills. Offered a choice of seven measures identified by the Economic Society of Australia as candidates for achieving the Treasurer’s aim of boosting Australia’s historically low rate of productivity growth, 26 of the 45 economists polled picked boosting skills and workforce capability, almost twice as many as picked the next most-popular option: promoting innovation and research and development.
Responses (43)Annual General Meeting and Annual Dinner
The Economic Society of Australia (WA) held its Annual General Meeting and Annual Dinner on 27 August 2025 at the University Club of Western Australia.
Shann Lecture
On 3 September 2025 the Economic Society of Australia (WA) and UWA Economics Department co-hosted the 60th annual Shann Memorial Lecture. The Speaker was Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock, and her lecture was titled “Technology and the Future of Central Banking at the RBA”.
Events
Eminent Speaker Series: Prof. Jesse Rothstein - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Tuesday Mar 17, 2026, 1:00 pm
How do neighborhoods and firms affect intergenerational mobility?
Children’s incomes tend to resemble their parents', a relationship that is particularly pronounced in higher-inequality societies like the United States. However, the mechanisms behind this intergenerational earnings transmission are not well understood. We use a new data resource to study intergenerational economic transmission in the U.S., focusing on two potentially important factors: neighborhoods and firms.
View...Economic Society of Australia (WA Branch) Student Sundowner
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Mar 18, 2026, 5:30 pm
This event is primarily for ESA student members and provides an excellent opportunity to meet fellow students, connect with economists, and expand your professional network in a relaxed setting. All ESA members and non-members are also welcome to attend. Canapés will be served and drinks may be purchased at the bar.
Sorry: Event is Fully Booked
View...Young Economists' Network CGE Modelling Workshop
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Mar 25, 2026, 6:30 pm
Register for the WA Young Economists Network (WA YEN) CGE Modelling workshop delivered by Curtin University PhD Candidate Zac Muscat on Wednesday March 23 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in Computer Lab 402.231, Building 402, Curtin University.
View...IEA World Congress, Belgrade
Event Type: Partner Event
Date: Monday Jun 22, 2026, 12:00 am
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Welcome to the WA Branch of the Economic Society of Australia.
In Western Australia we are active in bringing together economists in academia, government bodies, and industry to enable networking and the exchange of knowledge and ideas.
