The Economic Society of Australia - Tasmanian Branch INC
is proud to present the 5th annual
Thriving Tasmanian Economy?
Purr or a roar?
Featuring a Lunchtime Address by Saul Eslake and the debate: “Tasmania – Roaring Tiger or Dying Devil?”
Date: Monday 1st December 2008
Time: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm (Lunch 12.00 pm till 1.45 pm)
Venue: Hobart Function and Conference Centre, Elizabeth Street Pier, Hobart.
Sponsored by:
* Australian Bureau of Statistics
* Department of Economic Development and Tourism
Speakers include:
* Dr Stephen Beare, Principal Economist and Head of Modelling at Concept Economics.
* Prof Sinclair Davidson, Senior Fellow at the Institute of Public Affairs and Professor of Economics at RMIT University.
* Mr Saul Eslake, Chief Economist at ANZ Bank.
* Hon Michael Aird MLC, State Treasurer and Minister for Economic Development.
In the afternoon a debate titled, "Tasmania - Roaring tiger or dying devil?" wil be held, featuring Mr Saul Eslake, Prof Jonathan West, Mr Norton Grey, Prof Sinclair Davidson, Mr Andrew Scobie and TBA.
The Forum will be an opportunity for members of the Tasmanian business community, the public and community sectors, and staff and students from the University of Tasmania to discuss some of the economic issues and challenges facing the State.
Registration fee: $115 ($85 for Economic Society Members and $55 for full‑time students/concession card holders), which includes a two‑course sit down lunch, morning tea, and complementary drinks and nibbles.
Please RSVP by Wednesday 26 November 2008 to Stewart Sharples on 6233 9580 or e-mail ecosoctas@optusnet.com.au.