HSC ECONOMICS
STUDENT CONFERENCES 2008

Throughout 2008, 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.

CONFERENCE DATES – 2008

August

• Tuesday 26th August – CITY – Wesley Conference Centre - Wesley Theatre (500 capacity)

Cost (GST inclusive)

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

the conference program for 2008

MARCH 2008 TOPICs Trade Agreements in 2008 World Trade Organisation’s Doha Round Expansion of regional trading blocs & agreements Australia's bilateral trade agreements Australia’s trade and financial flows Composition and direction of Australia’s trade and financial flows Australia’s balance of payments in 2008 Australia’s foreign debt and foreign liabilities in 2008 Exchange Rates Exchange rate movements in 2008 Reasons for movements in the AUD Impacts of exchange rate movements Impacts of globalisation Overview of globalisation in 2008 Variations in living standards in the global economy Impacts of globalisation on different economies

JUNE 2008 topics External stability and the Australian economy in 2008 Indicators of external stability Australia’s balance of payments, foreign liabilities and exchange rate External stability and the policy mix Economic issues in Australia Australia’s recent unemployment performance Australia’s recent inflation performance Inequality and environmental issues in Australia Fiscal policy and the Federal Budget 2008-09 Role of fiscal policy in the economic policy mix Key features of the 2008-09 Federal Budget Impacts of the Federal Budget on the Australian economy Monetary Policy in 2008 Role of monetary policy in the economic policy mix The stance of Monetary Policy in 2008 Impacts of interest rate changes on the Australian economy

AUGUST 2008 topics Global Economic Issues in 2008 Global economic conditions Global Trade and Trade Agreements Globalisation and Economic Development Economic Conditions in 2008 Australia's sustained economic growth Australia's recent unemployment and inflation performances External stability and the Australian Economy Outlook for the Australian economy Macroeconomic Policy and the Policy Mix in 2008 Relationship between policy mix & economic objectives Fiscal Policy and the 2008-09 Federal Budget Monetary Policy developments in 2008 Labour Market Policies in 2008 Labour market conditions in 2008 The role of labour market policies Australia's new industrial relations system Key issues in the industrial relations debate

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.