Sussex Economics Society

End of the era 2023/24! 👨‍🎓🥳
Thanks to all the members that showed interest and made our events a success this year! We really enjoyed hosting and organising for all of you and we wish the next committee and member all the best!💯

Signing out 🫡

A BIT ABOUT 📝
Peter T. Leeson is an American economist and the Duncan Black Professor of Economics and Law at George Mason University. In 2012 Big Think listed him among “Eight of the World’s Top Young Economists”. Previously a fellow at LSE, He is known for extending rational choice theory into unusual domains, such as to study the behaviour of pirates. 👨‍🏫

📝Join us with Matthew Embrey who is a distinguished economist with a rich background in academia. As an Assistant Professor at Maastricht University and now a member of the Economics Department at Sussex, his expertise spans Microeconomics and Experimental Economics.

Get ready to learn firsthand about economic decision-making and experimental studies! 💯

🌟 Get ready to be captivated by the extraordinary insights of Dr. Adedoyin Salami, the guiding force behind Nigeria’s economic trajectory!
💼 Join us as we explore Dr. Salami’s pivotal role in advising President Muhammadu Buhari and shaping economic policy in Africa’s largest economy. From his groundbreaking research to his extensive consulting experience, Dr. Salami’s contributions have reshaped the landscape of Nigerian economics.
🎓 Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to unravel the complexities of the Nigerian economy and gain insights from a true visionary in the field!

Zoom Joining Details-
Meeting ID: 918 7430 7890
Passcode: 631729

Throwback to our Bowling Social!!🎳
One of our most fun and expensive social!💸😪
(Any social ideas you want to get done… DM us!)

🌟 Prepare to be inspired by the incredible journey of Professor Richard Dickens, the driving force behind groundbreaking minimum wage policies!
💼 Join us as we delve into Professor Dickens’ pivotal role in shaping national wage standards and revolutionizing economic perspectives.
🔍 From challenging conventional wisdom to influencing global policy, Professor Dickens’ contributions have transformed the lives of millions.
🎓 Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to uncover the untold story of minimum wage reform and gain insights from a true trailblazer in the field!

Pickleball & Economics society⁉️YESS!!
Join us this Friday for a sports social with !! 🚀
Easy to play and follow and lots of fun! Come try a new sport and get the day started right ✅
Ps. Everyone who comes gets a FREE Economics Society laptop sticker🤫

🚀Embark on an extraordinary expedition into the realm of Nobel Prizes in Economics with the brilliant mind of Peter Dolton!
🌟 Join us as we unravel the secrets behind the world’s most prestigious award, exploring the captivating stories of past laureates and uncovering the keys to academic success.
💡 Don’t miss this chance to ignite your curiosity and expand your horizons!!

Join us on Quiz Friday and let’s work those brains for some prizes!
💰Last week £45 was given off as promised, so what’s the prize for this week?? 👀 Come find out!!
Quiz is going to be very interesting and not difficult!
See you all this Friday‼️

Join us for a bowling session for a lots of fun and unwind yourself from all the hectic winter exams!! 🎳
You don’t have to be a pro to come as most of us aren’t the best aswell…😅
🏆 We will be playing 2 games and the highest scorer gets a prize!!
‼️Make sure you bring your ID’s!

🚀A very engaging, fun and insightful session with Adnan. It was great to see that there were so many questions and arising curiosity about his working paper!
Thanks you all for the great turnout, see you all soon!! 💯

🚨Join us with Dr Adnan on our first Aspiring Economist event this Semester. The session is going to be very insightful and interesting as we get to see what goes behind building a working paper and the thought process it takes to make it impactful!

💡This idea was made possible by previous committee members who wanted students to connect with their lecturers and favourite economists in a more personal level while also getting to know more about their mindblowing work!
Hope to see you all there 💯

🚀Join us this Wednesday and let’s discuss “Does free trade increase economic development or lead to job cuts and increase income inequality?”

A simple question but endless debates!
📖Resources and reading materials are provided in the WhatsApp group chat but again, you don’t necessarily have to prepare if you want to listen and learn!
🫖 Your favourite tea, coffee and snacks will be provided!
See you all there!📈

TBT to last Fridays Econ-Ski social⛸️
Watch out for upcoming socials and meets!! 🚀

🚨Mark your calendars!! We invite you to the ECON-SKI social this Friday!
⛸️No experience or advanced, all are welcome. Join us for this social, try something new and have a lots of fun!!
💲Get your tickets from the link in bio for the 20 00 slot or a later one cause you don’t want to miss out on one of the biggest event in Brighton‼️
Hope to see you all there!📈

🚀Join us this Wednesday and let’s discuss “Are monopolies justified in their existence?”.
📖Resources and reading are provided in the WhatsApp group chat but you don’t necessarily have to prepare if you want to listen and learn!
☕️Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided!
Hope to see you all there!! 💯

🚨Meet the 2023/24 committee members!! 🚀
Brace yourselves for a year filled with lots of socials, discussions and activities! 📈
Looking forward to meeting you all during freshers week‼️

On the final day of term, April 28th, we invite everyone to join the Business School Spring Fair - filled with activities, a bbq, some Pimm’s and much more! 🥳🍾

The event will be held outside the Attenborough Center between 2PM-4PM.

One of those activities is indeed a football match against our beloved Business School Faculty, and we are currently looking for new squad members ⚽️💯

Please check your emails if you would like to book a ticket, the charity that the Spring Fair is supporting is ! Anyone welcome!

P.s. dm us if you would like to join in the football game!

On the final day of term, April 28th, we invite everyone to join the Business School Spring Fair - filled with activities, a bbq, some Pimm’s and much more! 🥳🍾

One of those activities is indeed a football match against our beloved Business School Faculty, and we are currently looking for new squad members ⚽️💯

Please check your emails if you would like to book a ticket, the charity that the Spring Fair is supporting is ! Anyone welcome!

P.s. dm us if you would like to join in the football game!

Join us for Episode 2 of The Aspiring Economist, with our guest Dr. Julie Litchfid!

The talk will be taking place alongside our Breakfast Club now on Fridays at 11am! 🥐☕️

Pastries as well as tea and coffee will be provided.

We are looking forward to hearing Julie’s insights and seeing you guys on Friday! ✅

🪩✨🕺Get ready for the event of the YEAR!! ✨✨

Our Economics and Psychology University Society Spring Ball is happening on March 25th from 7pm!!! 🎊⚡️

Join us for a night of glamour and fun as we celebrate the end of the academic year with our LAST social event.

🎭🎩 This year's theme is a Masquerade/Black Tie event! Dress to impress with your best formal wear and don't forget your mask to add a touch of mystery and elegance to the night.

🎟️Tickets are only £15 and include food and drink!🍹🍔 Don't miss out on this chance to have fun, dance, and meet others at the Mercure!

👀 Keep an eye out for updates on the entertainment for the night. Trust us, you won't want to miss it!

Grab your friends and let's make this a night to remember! 💫🙌🏼

**link in bio to get your ticket!!🥳🥳

Join us on Monday evening with a movie showing of 'Pursuit of Happiness'‼️

Get the popcorn🍿out and take a break from mid-term studying with us!

We hope to see you at Jubilee Lecture Theatre on Monday 6th March at 7pm! 🎬

🚨 Join us for our Spring Semester bar crawl!!

🍻 Thursday at 8pm from Mashtun, The Font, Walrus before finishing at Casas 💃🕺

Introducing the Breakfast Club, the reimagined Econ-Café! ☕️🥐

Join us Tuesdays at 11am for coffee, tea, pastries and controversial Economic opinions 🎙️

First edition will feature in JUBILEE G30 TUESDAY 11am! 📍

P.s. pastries and refreshments provided

🚨New Event Alert!!

We are pleased to announce that Economist Charlie Robertson will hold an insightful talk for us this Thursday 8th of December! 🎙️

A zoom link will be provided closer to the time, keep up with our socials for more news soon… 📰

New Event Alert 🚨

Join us and for some festive ice skating at the Pavilion Ice rink this Wednesday - 20:00, then some drinks to finish the night off! ⛸️

Buy your tickets online before they sell out, link will be provided in bio! 🔗

We are pleased to announce a HUGE event coming up with economist Steve Keen, a prominent critic of conventional economics, coming in person to deliver a presentation on the twin crises of climate change and the rising cost of living.

Steve’s dynamic approach to economics, in which banks, debt and money play an integral role, meant that he was one of a handful of economists to predict the 2007 financial crisis. He’ll be outlying the actual reasons that led us to the crisis whilst also outlying an alternative framework needed in policymaking.

This event is a collaboration between Wellbeing Economics Brighton and the Sussex Economics Society, and will take place on December 8th in Arts A105 from 6 to 8 pm.

🚨New event alert!

Our second screening of the year, The Banker, taking place in Jubilee Lecture Theatre on the 24th of November at 19:00. 🎟️

Looking forward to seeing you guys there!

🚨New Event Alert 🚨

We are launching a new series of events, titled The Aspiring Economist! This series will entail a series of educational talks with various intriguing topics of conversation!

Our first guest speaker - a familiar face for most Economics students at Sussex, Professor Rashaad Shabab 🗣️

This episode will take place instead of our usual Econ-Cafe, Wednesday 16th of November 14:00, in Fulton 112🚩

We are looking forward to seeing you guys there! 🙌