Economics Society
A long running City University society
Our aim is to provide members with resources and events to learn more about the subject, to meet and network with fellow enthusiasts, and to have fun! We are always open to new ideas and suggestions, so if you have any please do not hesitate to contact us. The aim of this website is to tell you a little more about the Economics Society, including descriptions and pictures form past events, an itinerary of upcoming events and regular updates on all things Economics.
| Sammy Sung President Email: sienhangsung@googlemail.com Second Year Business Studies | Siddiq Mujadiddi Vice President Email: abdd624@city.ac.uk Second Year Economics |
| Chris Yang Secretary Second Year Economics | Francesca Satturly Treasurer First Year Business Studies |
| Stavriana Savvidou Events Coordinator Economics | Suraj Cherian Deputy Events Coordinator Maths and Finance |
| Tim Robinson The Schumpeter Editor The Schumpeter 2nd Edition Email: timothywrobinson@googlemail.com Third Year Economics Student |
Upcoming Events
Inter- society football tournament
Date:March (Exact date TBA)
Venue:TBA
Time:TBA
Economics Society is hosting an inter-society 5-a-side football tournament- the first of its kind. We hope to show the other societies that we are more that just brains. If you are interested in participating please email us (econsoc@city.ac.uk).
Past Events
Bank of England Event - Open House Weekend
The Bank of England and Museum will be open to visitors. 30-minute guided tours of parts of the Bank. No booking required. Come early to avoid the queue. Last entry 4:30pm.
Location: Bank of England
Date and Time: 20th and 21st of September, 9:30am - 4:30pm
"Careers in Government"
Andy Ross from the Government Economics Service comes to speak to the University about working for GES after graduation. With a major presentation from Andy Ross and others speaking about their individual work in different departments. Presentations are followed by an opportunity to ask questions and refreshments provided afterwards.
Date: Thursday 17th April
Time: 4:15pm until 6pm, followed by refreshments
Room: DLG08
Debate/ Discussion
Venue:TBA
Time:16:00 to 18:00
The topics for discussion will include:
Why are countries without many resources (e.g. Switzerland) relatively richer than countries with abundant resources (e.g. Nigeria)
Jeremy Bentham lecture at UCL
The Society ran an event at University College London recently, involving both a talk by members of the ‘Bentham Project’ and a chance to look at their recent activities and the manuscripts of Jeremy Bentham. This was followed by a talk by Dr Andy Denis on Utilitarianism and the controversy of Bentham at the auto-icon.
Further information:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/Bentham-Project/
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/Bentham-Project/Faqs/auto_icon.htm
http://www.staff.city.ac.uk/andy.denis/
External Events
Public Lecture at the LSE
Common Wealth: economics for a crowded planet
A talk at the LSE by Professor Jeffrey D Sachs, Director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University.
Location: Old Theatre, Old Building. LSE. (Near Holburn tubestation)
Friday 2 May 2008 at 6pm until 7:30pm
Note: This is a ticketed event, the tickets are available from 10.00am on Thursday 24 April.
Public Lecture at the LSE
The Credit Crunch and the US Economy,
Thursday 27th March 2008, 6:30pm - 8pm
(You are advised to turn up around half an hour before hand)
Look here for updates on events of interest not run by the society.
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