History of Economic Thought Society of Australia 2024 Conference Event for Young Scholars

The History of Economic Thought Working Group of the Young Scholars Initiative is excited to be holding a YSI Pre-Conference Workshop at HETSA 2024.

The YSI Pre-Conference Workshop will take place at Alphacrucis University College on 25 September 2024, on the eve of the annual History of Economic Thought Society of Australia (HETSA) conference to be held on 26-27 September 2024.

The YSI Pre-Conference Workshop is designed to welcome young scholars to the HETSA conference and to facilitate engagement with senior scholars prior to the commencement of the conference proper. YSI Pre-conference workshop at HETSA 2024 will consist of a Pre-Conference Session and a Pre-conference Dinner, to be held on either side of the main HETSA 2024 Conference Reception.

Programme for YSI Pre-Conference Workshop at HETSA 2024:

• YSI Pre-Conference Session

The main purpose of the YSI Pre-Conference Session is to welcome Young Scholars to the HETSA conference. A particular focal point for this session will be the unique opportunities (and challenges) for young scholars to engage with the history of economic thought as a means to challenge orthodox economic thought.

Time: 4-5pm

Location: Alphacrucis University College

Speaker: Alex Millmow (Federation University; President of HETSA)

Topic: Opening Remarks

Speaker: John Lodewijks (SP Jain School of Global Management)

Topic: Research in the History of Economic Thought as a Vehicle for the Defense and Criticism of Orthodox Economics

Speaker: Paul Oslington (Alphacrucis University College; Convenor of HETSA 2024)

Topic: Opportunities and Challenges for Students Studying HET in Australia

Speaker: Riko Stevens (University of Notre Dame Australia; YSI Organiser)

Topic: Closing Remarks

• HETSA 2024 Conference Reception

YSI Pre-Conference Workshop participants are encouraged to join the HETSA 2024 Conference Reception and interact with senior scholars and other HETSA participants.

Time: 5-6:30pm

Location: Alphacrucis University College

• YSI Pre-Conference Dinner

The main purpose of the YSI Pre-Conference Dinner is to provide Young Scholars with unique opportunity to engage not only with one another but also more senior scholars in the history of economic thought. Young Scholars will be given the opportunity to discuss their current and/or future research projects and to receive feedback and advice from more established and senior scholars.

Time: 6:30pm onwards

Location: General Bourke Hotel (TBC)