The School of Economics

The School of Economics has a vibrant undergraduate and graduate teaching program, which includes a strong honours and PhD component. We have a stimulating research culture with many highly successful and productive scholars, and we are home to three research centres.

Industry Experts Speak to HSC Economics Students

Local Year 12 students studying economics have the opportunity to gain valuable tips in their studies for their upcoming HSC. The day will provide students with plenty of information and strategies to assist them in improving their results. Read more here

Frontiers in Human Capital Research Workshop

To view presentations and papers from the Frontiers in Human Capital Research Workshop click here

Professor Joshua Angrist's presentation 'Did Vietnam Veterans Get Sicker in the 1990s? The Complicated Effects of Military Service on Self Reported Health'. To view the video recording of this workshop, please click here

New Economics Majors & Minors on Offer

In 2010 and 2011 the School of Economics will offer a number of new majors and minors in the areas of Quantitative Analysis, International Economics, Environmental Sustainability and Economies of Asia. To view more detailed information, please click here.

New subject in 2010: ECON306 The Chinese Economy

In Spring 2010 the School will offer a new subject ECON306 The Chinese Economy.

ECON 306 is an elective for the economics major and minor, as well as the new International Economics Major and Economies of Asia minor that will be introduced in 2011. It is also available to all Commerce students. If you would like more information on this subject please contact Associate Professor Charles Harvie at charles_harvie@uow.edu.au