illuminating science

Don’t forget that if you’re in Brisbane, the next BrisScience talk is on tonight! It features John Quiggan, who I can vouch for as an excellent speaker, talking about eternal problem of economic growth vs preserving the environment. Most people want to do the right thing for the environment, but very few people are williing to put their money where their mouth is. However, he says that economics has a compromise which will allow us to address the major problems facing Australia (and ultimately, everywhere) while still allowing our standard of living to keep increasing. Come along tonight to find out - Brisbane City Hall, 6:30pm. And free wine and nibblies to follow!

BrisScience - ECONOMICS: THE HOPEFUL SCIENCE - John Quiggin

***********
Discussion of environmental problems is often polarised between two kinds of
pessimists.

On the one hand, many environmentalists argue that we cannot possibly
sustain existing standards of living without wrecking the environment. On
the other hand, are opponents of environmental policy who argue that we must
accept grave damage to the environment as the cost of economic progress.
Economics suggests a more hopeful answer. We can, if we choose, address the
most severe environmental problems facing Australia and the world, and still
enjoy rising standards of living over time.
***********

John Quiggin is a Federation Fellow in Economics and Political Science at
the University of Queensland. He is prominent both as a research economist
and as a commentator on Australian economic policy. He has published over
750 research articles, books and reports, and he has been an active
contributor to Australian public debate. He is a regular columnist for the
Australian Financial Review and he frequently comments on policy issues for
radio and TV. Since 2002, he has published a weblog (http://johnquiggin.com)
providing daily comments on a wide range of topics.

DATE: Monday July 31

TIME: 6:30pm to 7:30pm (doors open at 6:00pm); complimentary wine, soft
drinks, and nibblies follow

VENUE: Ithaca Auditorium, City Hall, King George Square, Brisbane City

This free talk is open to all and there is no need to book.

Please forward this announcement on to friends or colleagues.

For further information, have a look at www.BrisScience.org. Don’t hesitate
to contact me (0408 796 357, dodd.jen@gmail.com) with any questions.
Looking forward to seeing you on tonight!