SSA QLD Branch Meeting: Collecting and Analysing Data through the Lens of a Behavioural Economist

Please join us online or in person for our next Queensland Branch Meeting. The seminar will start at 5:00 pm. Details for the seminar are provided below.

TITLE: Collecting and Analysing Data through the Lens of a Behavioural Economist

SPEAKER: Prof Benno Torgler, Queensland University of Technology

TIME: 5:00 - 6:30 pm (AEST), 23^rd August 2023

VENUE:  0500D-0M14 - UQ Brisbane City, 88 Creek Street, Brisbane and online (Zoom details will be sent with registration).

Please note that the seminar will be recorded and might be put on YouTube or similar platform.

ABSTRACT:

Like a breath of fresh air, the expansion of economics and behavioural economics has moved into all kind of spheres of life, including sports, the science of science, warfare, crime and more. This presentation will provide insights on how we have tackled some of those areas (exploring data on sports athletes, scientists, soldiers, or citizens) while discussing both advantages and shortcomings. Moreover, It will explore future avenues for potential progress in terms of data and tools of thought and exploration.

SPEAKER'S BIO:

Benno Torgler is Professor of Economics in the School of Economics and Finance, Queensland University of Technology. His primary research interest lies in the area of economics, but he has also published in journals with a political science, social psychology, sociology and biology focus.