Discover Economics Conference at 麻豆传媒高清版
Join us for our first Economic Conference for the young people of North Wales hosted at 麻豆传媒高清版 Business School in conjunction with Discover Economics and the Welsh Government.
The event will include a series of activities led by speakers from a range of backgrounds, including current economics students. It is designed to give young people a better understanding of economics through presenting illustrative applications of economics in a range of contexts and introducing the careers of professional economists.
Students will have the opportunity to learn more about how to enter the Royal Economic Society, Young Economist of the Year competition, sponsored by KPMG. The competition aims to encourage students to produce their own ideas in analysing contemporary economic problems facing the UK and the world.
We鈥檇 like to invite years 11,12 and 13 to join us on campus on the 24th of October for this unique event. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Each school may bring a maximum of 10 students. If there is increase demand within the school and you'd like to bring more that 10 pupils please contact us directly at business@bangor.ac.uk.听
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Agenda
Kick off your day with refreshments and get ready for what鈥檚 to come!
Join Rebecca Evans, MS (Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution, and the Cabinet Office), Sam McLoughlin (Senior Campaign Manager 鈥 Discover Economics), Dr. Rhys Ap Gwilym (Senior Lecturer in Economics) and Bangor Business School students as they dive into 鈥淲hat is Economics and Why 麻豆传媒高清版 It?鈥 Discover how economics can be your next big move!
Rebecca Evans, MS (Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution, and the Cabinet Office), joins Dr. Edward Jones (Senior Lecturer in Economics) to share her insights on budget-setting and the strategic management of the Welsh Government鈥檚 resources. Young economist Ll欧r Griffiths adds to the discussion by explaining how the young economists provide crucial support, helping to inform the decisions made by the Cabinet Secretary. This session offers a unique glimpse into the vital role economics plays in shaping real world policies and improving people's lives.
Refuel and recharge鈥攍ots more to come!
Hear from Rosie Neville (UK Emissions Trading Scheme), and Molly Edmonds (Trade Policy) and Ll欧r Griffiths (Economic Policy). These assistant economists are already making waves鈥攆ind out how they鈥檙e influencing the future of Wales!
Sam McLoughlin, Senior Campaign Manager, will take you on a quick journey into why economics is so important. Plus, get exclusive insights from the Young Economist of the Year 2024 competition and find out how you could be the 2025 winner!
Sam McLoughlin (Senior Campaign Manager) and Riaz Anwar (Senior Lecturer in Accounting) will wrap up the day with key takeaways and insights. You won鈥檛 want to miss this final session!
Time to head out鈥攖hank you for being part of an exciting day of discovery and learning!