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The absorbing and expanding social science of economics

16 February 2016 by Gigi Foster

Associate Professor at UNSW School of Economics, Gigi Foster, examines the future of economics, through the lens of social science.

The value of tertiary education

19 January 2015 by Chandan Hegde

Chandon Hedge emphasises the importance of tertiary education despite increasing debt for university students.

Lessons learnt from the EU crisis: looking forward

5 March 2014 by Jessica Stone

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.

Should you consider a career in academia?

28 February 2014 by Mike Pottenger

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.

Government and the public purpose in Australia

5 February 2014 by Joey Moloney

Joey Moloney explores the effect of Australia’s ever-increasing affluence on the political expectations of the general public.

Frontier Economics: An internship experience

31 December 2013 by Cordelia Foo

Are you considering undertaking an internship this coming academic year? Cordelia Foo recounts her taste of professional working life in the field of economics.

A foray into the world of economics research

29 December 2013 by Sharon Lai

Sharon Lai reflects upon a demanding but highly rewarding year of Honours study in economics.

Let's get real

22 December 2013 by Elijah Lim

Elijah Lim examines the importance of economic reforms in improving conditions for Aboriginal Australians.

Do we get the politics that we deserve?

15 December 2013 by Lachlan Walden

The Australian political scene is widely considered as having been particularly tumultuous over the
past few years by virtually all political commentators.

Equilibrium: the non-excludability of good ideas

2 October 2013 by Alice He

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.