Re-thinking economic growth towards sustainability and well-being:

after the financial crisis, what comes next?

20 – 25 June, 2010, Sydney, Australia

HOSTED BY THE INTEGRATED SUSTAINABILITY ANALYSIS
RESEARCH TEAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

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                                        www.isa.org.usyd.edu.au                                ***EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT CLOSES WED. 31st MARCH, 2010***
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WELCOME MESSAGE

On behalf of the University of Sydney, I welcome you to the 18th International Conference on Input-Output Economics to be held in Sydney from 20-25 June 2010.

The theme of this conference will be "Re-thinking economic growth towards sustainability and wellbeing”; it reflects important concerns that many people harboured throughout the past few years, but also reflects a major challenge we are facing: To avert dangerous environmental change whilst being able to ensure well-being for the world’s people.

Input-output techniques have proven extremely versatile and powerful tools for decision-makers. In particular, environmental applications of input-output models have enjoyed enormous popularity in recent years. However, we still have a lot to do in making input-output tools more widely known across non-expert circles, and remove barriers to the development of understanding and appreciation of, and trust in the results that input-output models provide.

This conference provides great opportunities. To the researcher, it brings an environment in which exciting new ideas can be aired and discussed. For the practitioner, it provides a forum in which the strengths of our input-output technique can be demonstrated to people searching for solutions to their problems. For students, it is perhaps the best opportunity to get to know well-known academics, and look for exchange programmes and scholarships. For members of the corporate and governance worlds, it may even represent a hunting ground from which to pluck young bright talents.

I invite you to read our attractive programme, register your participation, and experience for yourself the friendly and stimulating atmosphere that is so typical of every input-output conference.

I also invite you to take the opportunity of your visit to look beyond the conference. The University of Sydney is Australia’s first university, and features a beautiful campus as well as world-class research and education. The city of Sydney with its blue shining harbour and golden beaches is a true jewel that one should see once in a lifetime. And why not spend a few more weeks and travel around the amazing Australian continent that is home to unique wonders one cannot experience anywhere else.

I look forward to seeing you in Sydney in 2010.

Manfred Lenzen
Professor of Sustainability Research
Chair of the Local Organising Committee


 

 

THE HOST TEAMTHE VENUE

SCHOOL OF PHYSICS
www.isa.org.usyd.edu.auwww.physics.usyd.edu.au

 

THE PRINCIPAL SPONSOR


www.abs.gov.au

 

THE OFFICIAL TRAVEL AND CONFERENCE ORGANISER


www.theeventsauthority.com.au

 

OUR ASSOCIATION


www.iioa.org

 

OUR JOURNAL


Economics Systems Research