A number of prestigious awards were bestowed upon worthy economists at ACE2026, which this year was held in Canberra during July. 

John was one of Australia’s most distinguished economists, with an international reputation. He made outstanding contributions and pioneering work across numerous fields, including developing the first econometric model of the Australian economy, making significant contributions to our understanding of fiscal policy and of growth theory, as well as his fundamental insights into labour markets and into the causes of and cures for unemployment. 

ACE 2026 was held in Canberra, ACT from 7-10 July 2026 at University of Canberra and covered a full range of topical economic issues. It was targeted at economists in academe, government and business and covered 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 featured plenary sessions with international speakers and concurrent sessions with domestic presenters.

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'Skills, competition, infrastructure': top economists tell Chalmers what belongs in his productivity package.  Top economists want Treasurer Jim Chalmers to spend his 12 May Budget fixing the supply side of the Australian economy.  

Thinking about taking time out to pursue a PhD but concerned about the financial commitment? If so, you may wish to consider the Ken Clements PhD Scholarship for studies commencing in 2027.

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.

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