Economic Society of Australia – Canberra Branch Inc. Address: Geils Court Deakin ACT 2600 Postal Address: PO Box 11 Deakin West ACT 2600 Ph: Fax: Website:
Objectives of the Society To encourage the study of economics and its application in Australia; To assist or participate in the training and professional development of economists as deemed appropriate; To promote the teaching and study of economics in secondary schools and colleges and in the training programs of other professions and occupations; To encourage informed public debate of economic questions; To co-operate with other Branches and the Central Council in the general work of the Society; To issue publications and other matter concerning the interests of members as may be practicable.
Membership Benefits 6-8 FREE TO MEMBER Seminars, with refreshments, per year; Reduced subscription prices for Economic Record and Economic Papers AND publications of interest to those in public policy areas; Distribution by notifying other events and information relating to economics and public policy issues; Reduced pricing for Conference of Economists, held annually – Gold Coast (2008); Contribution to next generation economists by support of Prizes and Awards to economics students enrolled at ANU, University of Canberra and ADFA.
Membership Statistics 283 Members (FY06/07); 18 Student Members; 6 Award recipients (free membership); 1 Life Member (Fred Argy); Gender Statistics – 60 Women: 223 Male
2008 Committee President – Prof. Ann Harding, NATSEM Vice President – Glenys Byrne, Dept of Finance & Deregulation Treasurer – Leo Dobes, ANU Secretary – Colin Lyons, Dept. of Innovation, Industry, Science, Research Committee Members – William Coleman, ANU Jon Kendall, Dept. of Innovation, Industry, Science, Research Hom Pant, ABARE Prem Thapa, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Agnes Walker, ANU
Economic Society of Australia – Canberra Branch Inc. Address: Geils Court Deakin ACT 2600 Postal Address: PO Box 11 Deakin West ACT 2600 Ph: Fax: Website: