Events
Eminent Speaker Series: Prof. Leah Boustan - ONLINE ONLY
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Wednesday Jul 22, 2026, 8:00 am
Where are the streets of gold? Intergenerational mobility of immigrants across destination countries.
This talk will introduce patterns for intergenerational mobility of the children of immigrants across fifteen destination countries. In most destinations, the daughters of immigrants experience higher mobility than daughters of locals. Sons of immigrants enjoy an advantage in Anglosphere destinations (including Australia) but not in continental Europe.
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2026 Tasmanian Economic Forum - State Debt: Blessing or Curse?
Event Type: ESA Event
Date: Friday Aug 21, 2026, 8:30 am
Tasmania's premiere one-day conference featuring leading economists and discussion of current state issues through an economic lens.
The Tasmanian Economic Forum returns with the theme State Debt: Blessing or Curse?, bringing together leading voices to examine one of today’s most pressing policy challenges. Featuring insights from the Productivity Commission, prominent economists and industry leaders from across Tasmania, the forum will explore the role of state debt in shaping economic growth, productivity, fiscal sustainability, and long-term prosperity.
The Tasmanian Economic Forum is the Economic Society of Australia (Tasmania Branch)’s flagship event, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, academics, and the broader community to better understand and help shape Tasmania’s economic future.
Forum price not only includes amazing discussions but also coffee/tea to start to your day, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea!
Registrations close midday 7 August 2026.
Group booking prices are available for 8+ people ($120 per person)
If you experience any issues purchasing a ticket, please email admin@esatas.org.au
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