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LOCATION:Sir Stanley Burbury Lecture Theatre Dobson Road Sandy Bay 7005 TAS
DESCRIPTION:The Economics of Human Extinction
Andrew Leigh explores the economics of existential risk and what it will take to respond before it&rsquo\;s too late.&nbsp\;
The 2026 Annual Giblin Lecture will be delivered by The Honourable Dr Andrew Leigh MP\, Assistant Minister for Productivity\, Competition\, Charities and Treasury\, and Federal Member for Fenner (ACT).&nbsp\;
In this year&rsquo\;s lecture\, Dr Leigh explores the economics of existential risk\, asking why societies are often slow to respond to catastrophic threats and what economic thinking can contribute to better prevention and preparedness.
Bookings
To register for the free in person event please go to&nbsp\;Humanitix.&nbsp\;
Head to the venue early and enjoy complimentary refreshments from 5.30pm.
To attend online\,&nbsp\;register via Zoom\, and we'll email you details.&nbsp\;
The Giblin
The Giblin Lecture is a partnership between the University of Tasmania and the Economic Society of Australia &ndash\; Tasmania Branch. It is named for the eminent Australian economist\, Lyndhurst Falkiner Giblin&nbsp\;and presented as part of the university's Island of Ideas Public Talk Series.
URL;VALUE=URI:http://esatas.org.au/event/66491
SUMMARY:The Economics of Human Extinction - Hobart and Online
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