The Economic Society of Australia (Victorian Branch) was founded in 1925. A Branch Council is elected at each Annual General Meeting and all Council positions are honorary.
The philosophy of the Society is laid out in our constitution. It is:
- To encourage the study of economics and its application in Australia.
- To assist or participate in the training and professional development of economists as deemed appropriate.
- To promote the teaching and study of economics in secondary schools and colleges and in the training programmes of other professions and occupations.
- To encourage informed public debate of economic questions.
- To co-operate with the Central Council and other branches of the Economic Society of Australia in the general work of the Society.
- To issue publications and other matters concerning the interests of members as may be practicable.
In 2009, The Society intends to do more to drive this philosophy forward.
Our Council
The Council is responsible for developing the Society's strategy and direction, and organising activity.
The 2008-2009 Council was elected at the Annual General Meeting.
The members are:
President: Ben Ferguson
Executive Secretary: Richard Clarke
Vice-Presidents: Margaret Arblaster, Neville Norman, Philip Norman
Treasurer: Bill Unkles
Council Members:
Alex Millmow, Jeff Hole, Kevin Fitzsimons, Maurice Glover, Peter Harkness
Marissa Papas, Steve Kates, Annabelle Ong, James Savage, James Tucker