Our Econbites lectures are short discussions designed to introduce you to the brilliant research done by our academics. They will be followed by a Q&A session.

Date: Wednesday 16th October 2024
Time:11am
Venue: PLT (Physics Building) view on our campus map

About the Lecture

• Professor Sascha Becker will discuss “Why Forced Migration is Different” - This discussion looks at the causes and consequences of forced migration
• Professor Omer Moav will talk about “From Hunter-Gatherers to Hierarchies: The Impact of Agriculture” - This lecture explores the transformative shift from small, egalitarian hunter-gatherer societies to complex, hierarchical civilizations. We will delve into the pivotal role of agriculture in driving this transition.

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*PDM credits will be awarded to Year 1 students.

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This two-day workshop brings together scholars working in the field of economics to provide policy insights to address violence against women.

Date: Friday 18 October - Saturday 19 October, 2024
Venue: Radcliffe Conference Centre
Address: University of Warwick, CV4 7SH
Organisers: Sonia Bhalotra

About the Workshop

The workshop is designed to promote knowledge exchange and networking, providing a platform for participants to share their findings on the impact of various policies and to collaboratively explore strategies for addressing violence against women. This workshop hosts a range of speakers across different institutions, including:

• Dan Anderberg - Royal Holloway University of London
• Sevinc Bermek - King's College London
• Sonia Bhalotra - University of Warwick
• Girija Borker - World Bank
• Nina Buchmann - Yale University
• Damian Clarke - Universidad de Chile
• Bilge Erten - Northeastern University
• Jeff Grogger - University of Chicago
• Sarthak Joshi - University of Warwick
• Olivia Masi - University of Bocconi
• Susan Niknami - Stockholm University
• Johanna Rickne - University of Stockholm
• Matthew Ridley - University of Warwick
• Matteo Sandi - London School of Economics
• Karmini Sharma - Imperial College London
• Mateusz Stalinski - University of Warwick

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Attendance at this workshop is free. Please secure your place now using the link below.

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Come and network with a range of employers and management consultancies. The event is for both undergraduate and postgraduate students studying Economics and Joint Degrees.

Date: Wednesday 6 November
Time: 12:00 – 16:00
Location: Panorama Suite, Rootes Building

Networking with Employers

You will have an opportunity to meet and discuss what it is like to work in different sectors with representatives from a wide range of employers. Employers include:

• FTI Consulting
• Economic Insight
• Competition and Markets Authority
• CEPA
• Handelsbanken
• Department of Education
• Cornerstone Research
• NERA
• Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office
• Compass Lexecon
• Department of Business and Trade
• Ofwat
• RBB Economics
• The Brattle Group
• Home Office
• Department for Transport
• Oxera
• Charles River Associates
• Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs
• Grant Thornton

To make the most of this event we have prepared you a handout with guidelines of how to interact with employers. Please download a copy here.

Warwick Economics Society Panel

Time: TBA
Location: Panorama 3, Rootes Building

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