Government Economics Network (GEN)
Page updated 8 May 2012
Quality economic advice is crucial for effective government decision making. The Government Economics Network (GEN) is a newly established cross-agency network that that aims to enhance collaboration between agencies to support the better use of economics in policy advice.Here you can find information about the GEN, details of upcoming events and training opportunities, and a range of economic resources:
- About the GEN
- GEN Events - Full details of upcoming and previous GEN events and other activities.
- Includes keynote speech and presentation material from the GEN Inaugural Annual Conference.
- Other Events - Events not run by GEN which may be of interest to members.
- Economics Resources
Videos of Professor Raj Chetty's keynote speech at the Inaugural Annual Conference are now available at our YouTube page.
The GEN also has a community site on the Public Sector Intranet (accessible to State sector employees only). Visit us at https://psi.govt.nz/gen.
The URL for these public GEN pages on the Treasury website is www.gen.treasury.govt.nz.
Upcoming Events
For complete lists of events further into the future, please see the GEN Events and Other Events pages.
| Date/Time | Title and Speakers | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2:30-3:30pm 11 May 2012 | Seminar: Comparing Income Distributions & the Role of Value Judgements: Inequality & Poverty - Prof John Creedy Lecture Series - Prof John Creedy | Rutherford House, Lecture Theatre LT3, Pipitea Campus |
| 12:30-1:30p.m., 16 May 2012 | Seminar: Labour Market Responses in the Economic Recovery - John McDermott | Level 2 Seminar Room, Reserve Bank of New Zealand, 2 The Terrace |
| 2:30-3:30pm 18 May 2012 | Seminar: Comparing Income Distributions & the Role of Value Judgements: Tax Progressivity - Prof John Creedy Lecture Series - Prof John Creedy | Rutherford House, Lecture Theatre LT3, Pipitea Campus |
| 12-15 Jun 2012 | Course: Econometric Analysis of Cross Section and Panel Data - Prof William Greene | Level 5, The Treasury, 1 The Terrace |
Contacts
GEN Enquiries
Jessica Bruce | Government Economics Network Coordinator | The TreasuryTel: +64 4 917 6068
Email: gen@treasury.govt.nz
Website: www.gen.treasury.govt.nz
