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Read about our media coverage, research and news updates. During the year, the Department also hosts many public lectures and events from our researchers and subject experts. For Economics staff, we have an upcoming departmental seminars calendar, ensuring that everyone is kept up-to-date.
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Departmental seminars
Find out about the upcoming seminars for the Department of Economics.
Latest news
08 Nov 2023
Rhodes Scholarship for excellence, leadership and commitment to community
Huge congratulations to Otago graduate Isaac Heron who has been awarded a Rhodes...
02 Nov 2023
Instant rebates increase charity donations
New University of Otago research shows people will donate more money to charity...
06 Jun 2023
Background in biology helps economics research
Economics and neuroscience may seem like an unlikely combination, but Associate...
21 Apr 2023
Seminars
Department Seminars...
21 Mar 2023
Discussion Papers
Economics at Otago produces Discussion Papers on a range of issues. The main aim...
17 Nov 2022
Departmental News
Discover the latest news, awards, prizes and events within the Department of Eco...
17 Nov 2022
Events
Economics department events...
28 Jul 2022
Investigating how alcohol price changes affect consumption
Investigating how alcohol price changes affect consumption...
13 Jun 2022
New Zealand’s role in space to take centre stage at Foreign Policy School
As New Zealand takes its place as a space-faring nation, this year’s Otago Forei...
27 May 2022
Why study Economics?
Why study Economics?...
07 Apr 2022
Otago voices in the media: quarterly picks
Otago voices in the media: quarterly picks...
23 Mar 2022
Otago study finds travel restrictions most undesirable lockdown feature
Public health experts find not being able to travel within Aotearoa or overseas...
31 Jan 2022
Brown Bag Workshops
Brown Bag workshops take a look at the ‘work in progress’ within the Department...
12 Nov 2021
12 November 2021, Otago researchers discover best way to avoid procrastination
They say procrastination is the thief of time – actually deadlines are....
14 Sep 2021
Otago study highlights income inequality through the ages
An Otago researcher’s recent study into international differences in income ineq...
03 Sep 2021
Recent PhD graduate Dawnelle Clyne shares her passion for exploring as well as economics
Dr Dawnelle Clyne sailed through the Caribbean, Latin America and the United Sta...
30 Jun 2021
A sustainable future: Rebuilding Aotearoa
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development agreement set 17 global goals to ach...
18 May 2021
Recognising exceptional undergraduates
Not only did this years Prince of Wales Prize winner excel in his studies but he...
18 May 2021
Recognising exceptional undergraduates
Not only did this years Prince of Wales Prize winner excel in his studies but he...
11 Mar 2021
Getting a taste of Māori business
Four Otago Business School students spent their summer as scholarship recipients...
29 Jul 2020
NZ-China agreement has brought strong economic gains, Otago research
An Otago economist argues New Zealand should expand its trade agreements in the...
01 Jul 2020
1 July 2020, Rebuilding Aotearoa New Zealand
Regardless of how we fared personally with COVID-19, we are now all facing a cha...
26 Jun 2020
26 June 2020, Student hoping Ethiopian cheese-making venture will help country develop
Student hoping Ethiopian cheese-making venture will help country develop...
12 Sep 2019
Nathan Berg selected as DCC Chair in Entrepreneurship
Nathan Berg selected as DCC Chair in Entrepreneurship...
12 Sep 2019
Behavioural economist appointed as DCC Chair in Entrepreneurship
Behavioural economist appointed as DCC Chair in Entrepreneurship...
13 Aug 2019
EcoNZ@Otago
Economics at Otago produces a bi-annual magazine - EcoNZ@Otago - containing arti...
20 Jun 2019
Money matters front of mind for this year’s Otago Foreign Policy School
Money matters front of mind for this year’s Otago Foreign Policy School...
20 Jun 2019
Economy back in focus for the 54th Otago Foreign Policy School
Politicians, diplomats, and academics will come together to discuss the challeng...
08 Jan 2019
2018 Seminars
2018 Seminars
01 Jun 2018
Departmental Seminar Series 2013
Economics at Otago is proud to host our Departmental Seminar Series. Presenters...