ESA Young Professionals - Papers at the Pub
Ever wondered why building a new home can sometimes feel like an episode of Utopia? 🏗️
Come join us for Papers at the Pub - a casual evening for early-career economists to mingle and chat about economic research.
📄 The paper: The Utopia-style regulations holding back new homes.
The article is based on the the Productivity Commission's interim report on building regulations and their impact on housing supply.
Feel free to read the article beforehand, but there’s no homework required. We’ll have printed copies available on the day.
Expect a relaxed evening of:
- 💬 Opinions, questions and friendly debate
- 🏠 Housing economics
- 🤝 Meeting fellow economists
- 🍻 Food & drinks available to purchase at the venue (optional)
Bring your curiosity, grab a drink or a bite to eat if you'd like, and let's talk about why building a house can be so complicated.
We hope to see you there!
Event Details
| Date: | Wednesday 19 August 2026 |
| Time: | 5.30pm |
| Venue: | Il Mercato Centrale, 546 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 |
| Cost: | Free for members / $10 for non-members (join now) |
