Humanitarian Affairs United Kingdom invites Outstanding Student Leaders to participate in the 2nd University Scholars Leadership Symposium

Date: August 1 to 7, 2011

Venue: Hilton Pattaya, Thailand.

The Symposium allows young leaders the opportunity to understand more about the global humanitarian need, to learn how to organize a humanitarian relief and be challenged in their worldview.

You can read about what the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs has said about the 2nd University Scholars Leadership Symposium 2011. at their website.

The registration fee is GBP480.00 or 24,000 Thai Baht and includes 6 night accommodation, breakfast, lunch and 2 coffee breaks, airport transfer, local transportation, guest lectures, workshop discussions, a souvenir T-shirt,  Certificate of Participation, an Official Welcoming Dinner, a Farewell Party and more importantly, the opportunity to network with like-minded global citizens.

More information about the 2^nd University Scholars Leadership Symposium and how to apply visit the  Official Website at www.universityscholars.org.uk or our Official Facebook at www.facebook.com/UniScholars.

Applications are now open for Semester 2 and close July 22. Find the application form here.

Eligibility

ECON10002 Seminar in Economics and Commerce A is available to high achieving students who have:

• Completed no more than one semester of study at the University of Melbourne and a total of no more than 50 level-1 points;

• Completed ECON10004 Introductory Microeconomics AND enrol in ECON10003 Introductory Macroeconomics in Semester 2, 2011;
• Students who have achieved an average of 75% or above can apply;
• Students will be guaranteed entry if at least an 80% average has been achieved AND the application is received by the specified deadline of July 22nd;
• Additional places may be offered to students with an average of 75-79%, depending on demand.
  

Subject Description

This subject will be taken by Dr Robert Dixon from the Department of Economics.

The focus of the subject will be on Classical Political Economy and the inter-play of political and economic ideas. The central figures of this school, Adam Smith, Thomas Robert Malthus, David Ricardo, and Karl Marx, are studied with the purpose of uncovering these ideas and assessing their relevance for the modern world. Particular emphasis is placed on relating the methods, concepts, and conclusions of the classical economists to those of modern mainstream economic theory and contemporary views on the role of the State in economic affairs. Students will be expected to read original works as well as secondary literature.

The subject is specially designed for students interested in the history of economic thought – and especially in the ideas of Adam Smith and other classical writers – and in political economy, law and politics.

Classes will take the form of two 1.5 hour seminars per week (instead of two lectures plus a tutorial). The subject will be taught in a similar fashion to a fourth-year honours subject, with each class being a mix of (a) ‘straight’ lecture, (b) short question and answer sessions and (c) lengthy class discussion of preset questions.

The essay topic for this year is The Economics of Natural Disasters. There have been a number of major natural disasters domestically and abroad in 2011. In addition to the significant human and social consequences of natural disasters, there can also be notable effects on the broader economy. Essays should:

1. provide an overview of the aggregate economic impact of natural disasters, distinguishing between the short-run and long-run effects on the economy, including consequences for the capital stock, productivity, economic growth, and inflation; and
2. discuss the implications for monetary and fiscal policy.

The competition is open to citizens and permanent residents of Australia who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited Australian university. The prizes for first and second place are $1,500 and $750, respectively. There is also a prize of $500 for the best essay from a first-year student. Entries must be submitted by Friday, 26 August 2011.

For all enquiries about the competition, including detailed information about the rules, submission guidelines and prizes, students should read the information pack which can be found at the RBA Website.