HSC ECONOMICS
STUDENT CONFERENCES 2012

Throughout 2012, Leading Edge Education will be conducting a number of conferences for both students and teachers, covering each of the HSC syllabus topics in Economics. Each session focuses on bringing students up to date with the latest statistical data and current issues, plus each student receives comprehensive study notes from the presenters.

Cost (GST inclusive)

• $35 per student
• Teachers accompanying students are admitted free of charge
• Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm

the conference program for 2012

CONFERENCES WILL BE HELD IN MARCH, JUNE AND SEPTEMBER Topics INCLUDE: The Current Account Deficit in 2012 Recent trends in Australia's Current Account Deficit Causes of Australia's Current Account Deficit Policies to reduce the Current Account Deficit Australia’s Economic Conditions Australia’s recent economic growth Australia's recent unemployment performance Australia’s recent inflation performance Fiscal policy 2012-13 Role of fiscal policy in the economic policy mix Key features of the 2012-13 Federal Budget Impacts of the Federal Budget on the Australian economy Exchange Rates in 2012 Exchange rate movements in 2012 Reasons for movements in the AUD Impacts of exchange rate movements

Monetary Policy in 2012 Role of monetary policy in the economic policy mix The stance of Monetary Policy in 2012 Impacts of interest rate changes on the Australian economy Global Economic Issues in 2012 Economic conditions in the global economy Issues facing the global economy in 2012 Globalisation in 2012 The Policy Mix in 2012 Relationship between policy mix & economic objectives The impact of macroeconomic policy on the Australian economy Recent developments in microeconomic policy Environmental Sustainability in 2012 Issues in environmental sustainability Australia's environmental management policies Global policy challenges for environmental sustainability

About our Presenters

• Tim Dixon is the founder of Leading Edge Education. He came first in the HSC in 1987 and holds a First Class Honours Degree in Economics from the University of Sydney and a Law Degree from the University of NSW. Tim has conducted courses and written text books and student study guides for Economics students since 1992 and is the co-author of the Australia in the Global Economy textbook. A dynamic and innovative presenter – Tim brings a unique blend of education and entertainment to his presentations.
• Tim Riley is the Director of the Economic Literacy Centre and holds a Masters Degree in Economics from Macquarie University. Tim is the editor of Current Economics and is renowned for his commitment to economic literacy and excellence in education through his involvement in various seminars and publications, including his HSC Economics Text. Tim contributes a great depth of experience as a teacher, HSC marker and author to his conference presentations.
• Additional presenters from Leading Edge Education and industry will add to the content of each conference.

Book your Place

To book a place at our conferences, please call our office on (02) 8263 3800 or book online by clicking here.

• If you are a teacher, you can make a booking on behalf of your school (teachers attend free of charge when accompanying students)
• If you are a student, you can make an individual booking. Please note that students cannot book on behalf of a school.