Associate Professor at UNSW School of Economics, Gigi Foster, examines the future of economics, through the lens of social science.
Chandon Hedge emphasises the importance of tertiary education despite increasing debt for university students.
This article was featured as part of ESSA’s annual Equilibrium publication.
The EU crisis has been painful for EU citizens and policy-makers alike. However, it’s not necessarily all bad news. With a long-term outlook, it is possible that the Eurozone could be stronger for the crisis. More specifically, the crisis has exposed the need for stricter adherence to Eurozone membership requirements and ongoing policy management focused on maintaining economic growth.
Do you possess an insatiable thirst for knowledge? Mike Pottenger recounts his journey to becoming an academic and shares a few valuable pointers for anyone considering doing the same.
Joey Moloney explores the effect of Australia’s ever-increasing affluence on the political expectations of the general public.
Are you considering undertaking an internship this coming academic year? Cordelia Foo recounts her taste of professional working life in the field of economics.
Sharon Lai reflects upon a demanding but highly rewarding year of Honours study in economics.
Elijah Lim examines the importance of economic reforms in improving conditions for Aboriginal Australians.
The Australian political scene is widely considered as having been particularly tumultuous over the
past few years by virtually all political commentators.
Looking back on Equilibrium 2012 I find that yes, it is a review of ESSA’s year and yes it is a memoir, a keepsake, a gift to our members. It is also, more than anything a celebration of economic thought. It is about the thinking and sharing of ideas, which has been what ESSA is about all along. In light of the imminent launch of Equilibrium 2013, I look back on our inaugural publication and pull out some examples of our writers’ ideas. The ingenuity of some of these propositions makes for a riveting read, as is the captivating nature of all good ideas.