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LOCATION:The Kelvin Club 14-30 Melbourne Place Melbourne 3000 VIC
DESCRIPTION:Policy Versus Politics: Why Voters Hate Good Economic Policy
Join us for an engaging evening with renowned economist Stephen Koukoulas as he delves into the intricate relationship between economic policy and political strategy. In this timely talk\, Koukoulas will provide a critical analysis of the state of the economy and provide a critical analysis of the upcoming federal budget as we approach the election period.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;

There will be an opportunity for networking over canapes and finger foods.&nbsp\; Drinks will be available at own cost.&nbsp\;

About the Speaker
Stephen Koukoulas is Managing Director of Market Economics\, having had nearly 40 years as an economist in government\, banking\, financial markets and policy formulation. Stephen was an Economic Advisor to Prime Minister\, Julia Gillard\, worked in the Commonwealth Treasury and was the global head of economic research and strategy for TD Securities in London.
Stephen also spent 5 years at Citibank Australia and started his career in the Commonwealth Treasury in the mid 1980s. &nbsp\;
Stephen presents his views without fear or favour and in his current role does not have the baggage of many economists working for the big banks and other organisations. This sometimes gets him into trouble with the Reserve Bank\, Treasury and the politicians.

Event Details



Date:
Wednesday 2 April 2025


Time:
5.30pm and runs until approximately 7pm.&nbsp\;


Cost:
Free for members / $10 for non-membersCanapes&nbsp\;and finger food will be provided.&nbsp\; Drinks are available at own cost.


Venue:
The Kelvin Club\, 14-30 Melbourne Pl\, Melbourne VIC 3000



*Please note if you would like to cancel a booking for a refund we require are least a notice of 48 hours.&nbsp\;

If you are not yet an ESA&nbsp\;VIC member\, this event is an opportunity for you to become a member to enjoy discounted rates on this and&nbsp\; other events and access to other free events throughout the year.&nbsp\;You can become a member&nbsp\;here.
We look forward to welcoming you to this event\,&nbsp\;
ESA&nbsp\;VIC Branch&nbsp\;
URL;VALUE=URI:http://esavic.org.au/event/58949
SUMMARY:Policy Versus Politics: Why Voters Hate Good Economic Policy
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