Following the launch of this workshop by the University of Sydney in 2022, and the second workshop in Melbourne jointly organized by the Department of Economics, University of Melbourne, and the Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics, Monash University, 2023 the third workshop will be hosted at the Australian National University in Canberra, 2024.

The objective of the workshop is to bring together women in macroeconomics, broadly defined. The workshop will provide an informal setting for participants to discuss their research. Early career researchers and PhD students are encouraged to participate.

2024 Plenary Speaker & Panel

Synergies between Policymakers and Academics

Plenary Speaker:

Dr Sarah Hunter, Chief Economist and Assistant Governor (Economic), Reserve Bank of Australia.

Panelists:

Victoria Anderson, Deputy Secretary, Small Business, Housing, Corporate and Law Group, Australian Treasury
Prof Renee Fry-McKibbin, Centre for Applied Macroeconomic Analysis, ANU
Meghan Quinn, Secretary, Department of Industry Science and Resources
Jenny Wilkinson, Secretary, Department of Finance.

This panel will explore how we can best combine the rigorous research and analytical skills of academic economists with the practical insights and experience of policymakers to shape good economic policy. The discussion will cover best practices for translating academic research into actionable policy, different expectations of policy institutions and universities, the role of public debate, overcoming communication differences, and designing joint research projects that address pressing economic issues while maintaining academic rigour. This session is designed for economists from academia and policymaking who are committed to leveraging their expertise and leadership to influence future economic policy.

Program Committee and Organizers:
Elena Capatina: Research School of Economics, Australian National University
Creina Day: Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
Renee Fry-McKibbin: Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
Sephorah Mangin: Research School of Economics, Australian National University.

Everyone is welcome. Please register here