Welcome to the Economic Society of Australia, Inc
The
Economic Society of Australia was founded in 1925, making it one of the
oldest professional associations in Australia. The main objectives of
the Society are:
- to encourage the teaching, study and application of economics and related disciplines in Australia
- to encourage the research and public debate of economic questions
- to publish high-quality economic journals
- to encourage the employment of economists and promote the standing of their profession in the Australian community
- to arrange meetings as and when appropriate, which includes the 37th Annual Conference of Economists (ACE08), held in a different state or territory each year
The Economic Society of Australia Incorporated is the federal co-ordinating body of the Economic Societies in each state or territory. The main administrative body of the Society is its Central Council.
The Economic Society of Australia is a member of the International Economic Association. The 15th IEA World congress is in Istanbul, Turkey, June 25-29, 2008. Now calling for papers. Topic: The Challenge of Globalisation.
