Fabian Forum "How to argue with an Economist"

I'd be pleased if SHE members can make the following forum (Wednesday 18th
6.30pm Berkelouw Books). My review of Edwards' book (for the Australian
Journal of International Affairs) can be read at:

http://evatt.labor.net.au/news/151.html

"How to Argue with an Economist: Debating the Value of the Dismal Science"

The Australian Fabian Society (NSW Branch) invites you to ...

Using a provocative new book by economist Lindy Edwards, How to Argue with
an Economist, this forum seeks to broaden political debate in Australia and
questions the value of economics in every day life.

With special guest speakers:

* Lindy Edwards

Former Economics Adviser in the Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet,
former Economics Adviser with Natasha Stott Despoja, Sydney Morning Herald
journalist and author of How to Argue with an Economist: Reopening
Political Debate in Australia. Ms Edwards is based at the Australian
National University.

* Dr Steve Keen

Associate Professor of Economics and Finance at The University of Western
Sydney and author of Debunking Economics: The Naked Emperor of the Social
Sciences.

Reflecting on how economics has become central to our lives, and how the
'economic rationalist' perspective has become the lens through which all
matters in Australian public life are viewed, Cambridge University Press
has published a book where the author explains how economists think, and
then how one can argue with them.
The forum will also feature highly respected economist Dr Steve Keen whose
own book Debunking Economics: The Naked Emperor of the Social Sciences
provided a stinging critique of neoclassical economics and current
economics orthodoxy. He will provide his own perspective on the dismal
science and weigh up the value of economics in society today.

Time: 6.30 pm start
Date: Wednesday, 18 December, 2002
Place: Upstairs Café,
Berkelouw Books
70 Norton Street, Leichhardt
Entry: $5 members/$10 non-members
Bonus: Entry entitles you to a free coffee/tea/soft drink in the cafe

For more details contact Tony Moore on 02 9692 5111 or Troy Bramston on
0412 508 580
Received on Thu Dec 12 12:46:30 2002