From dating to dieting, from music to sports, economics can be used to explain just about anything, according to award-winning economist Dr Andrew Leigh.
Dr Leigh will discuss how economics impacts on everyday life at the launch of his book, The Economics of Just About Everything, at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» of Queensland School of Economics on 31 July.
The launch will include a public lecture drawing on his previous experience as a professor of Economics at the Australian National University and his current role as Federal Member for Fraser, Shadow Assistant Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Competition.
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» School of Economics Head Professor Flavio Menezes said the book launch was an exciting opportunity for students, staff and the public to hear from a well-respected economist.
“Dr Leigh has a wealth of economics experience, having worked as a lawyer and as a principal adviser to the Australian Treasury,” Professor Menezes said.
In 2011 Dr Leigh received the prestigious ‘Young Economist Award’ from the Economics Society of Australia, a prize given every two years to the best Australian economist under 40.
Register for the lecture .
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Thursday 31 July 2014
Time: 4.45pm for a 5.00pm start – 6.00pm
Location: Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» of Queensland, St Lucia Campus, Sir Llew Edwards Building (14), Auditorium, Level 2 (Room 212)
Price: Free
Dr Leigh will be available for book signing after the lecture.
Media: Alysha Hilevuo, 3365 4959, a.hilevuo@uq.edu.au.
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