Events
Public Economics Forum - Affordable Specialist Care
Event Type: Wide/Public Interest
Date: Tuesday Mar 17, 2026, 12:00 pm
This Public Economics Forum, hosted by the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, will showcase the latest Policy Issue of The Australian Economic Review on the topic of affordable specialist care, fee setting, and health equity. This forum is dedicated to non-GP medical specialists and the discussion aims to inform federal health reforms to ensure all Australians can access affordable, high-quality specialist care.
Join us for lunch and contribute to this vital discourse on affordable specialist care.
For further details and registration please click here.
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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.
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4th PhD Summer Institute in International Trade & Industrial Organisation
Event Type: Wide/Public Interest
Date: Thursday Mar 19, 2026, 9:00 am
The 4th PhD Summer Institute in International Trade & Industrial Organisation (PhDSI 2026) will be hosted by Deakin Business School, Deakin University on 19th March 2026 in Burwood, Victoria, Australia.
For further details please click here.
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ESA YP Lawn Bowls
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Tuesday Mar 24, 2026, 5:30 pm
Join us for after-work drinks and a discussion featuring young economists and experts as we explore public transport pricing in Australia.
This event will be a great opportunity to mingle with fellow young economists, expand your professional circle, and enjoy a delightful evening in good company.
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Quandaries of the Tax System
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Tuesday Mar 31, 2026, 5:30 pm
Join Evan for a focused examination of the key structural weaknesses in Australia’s tax system. The presentation will outline the nation’s reliance on personal income tax, the limited diversification of the tax base, and the distributional effects that favour wealth accumulation while placing greater pressure on lower‑income earners.
Drawing on behavioural, demographic and generational insights, Evan will provide a clear assessment of how current tax settings shape economic behaviour and intergenerational outcomes. This session offers a grounded perspective on how the system functions beyond headline figures.
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Society for Experimental Finance Asia-Pacific Conference 2026
Event Type: Wide/Public Interest
Date: Wednesday Apr 8, 2026, 9:00 am
The Department of Banking and Finance in the Monash Business School is pleased to invite you to attend our conference, bringing together researchers in experimental and behavioral finance for a focused one-day program. The conference will feature Professor Hazel Bateman as keynote speaker, alongside presentations of cutting-edge research by scholars from across the region.
This event provides a dedicated platform for sharing new ideas, discussing innovative methodologies, and fostering collaboration within the experimental and behavioral finance community.
For further details and registration please click here.
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Asia-Pacific Meeting of the Economic Science Association 2026
Event Type: Wide/Public Interest
Date: Thursday Apr 9, 2026, 2:00 pm
The meeting is hosted by the Department of Economics at The University of Melbourne and it will be held as an in-person event at the Parkville Campus.
For further details and to register please visit the event website here.
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LGBTQ+ Economists and Allies in Asia-Pacific (LEAP) Summit
Event Type: Wide/Public Interest
Date: Wednesday May 13, 2026, 12:00 pm
The LEAP Summit will provide a platform for voices and issues that are underrepresented in global LGBTQ+ and economic discussions, with a shared commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ equity in workplaces, markets, and society.
Over two days, the LEAP Summit will showcase leading applied and empirical research, facilitate knowledge exchange between researchers, decision makers, and community organisations, with the aim of fostering lasting networks.
For further details and registration please click here.
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IEA World Congress, Belgrade
Event Type: Partner Event
Date: Monday Jun 22, 2026, 12:00 am
Melbourne Empirical Trade Conference
Event Type: Wide/Public Interest
Date: Thursday Jul 23, 2026, 12:00 am
Departments of Economics at Monash University and University of Melbourne jointly organize the Melbourne Empirical Trade Conference which will take place in Melbourne, Australia. This is a sister conference to EIIT, EITI, RMET, and SETC. Economists specializing in empirical international economics will present their latest research at this meeting. These conferences are offered under the rubric of the Forum for Research on Empirical International Trade.
For further details and to register please visit the event website here.
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HILDA Survey Research Conference
Event Type: Wide/Public Interest
Date: Thursday Oct 1, 2026, 8:00 am
The Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research is proud to present the 2026 HILDA Survey Research Conference, supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS).
The HILDA Conference will be held at the University of Melbourne over two days: Thursday 1 and Friday 2 October, with an optional dinner on Thursday evening.
For further details please visit the event website here.
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