Auckland meet-up: Economics for Real People

I’m looking forward to going along to this tomorrow night--the first meeting of the year of the Auckland Uni Economics Group. Should be fun.

Looks to me like everybody’s welcome, not just students.

Here’s the full blurb I’ve been sent by the organisers:

    The first meeting of the year of the University of Auckland Economics Group takes place next Tuesday, 30 March at 6.00pm.

            Level 0, Room 5
            Owen G Glen Building
            University of Auckland Business School

Seminar 1: Economics for Real People
    Have you thought that economics seems divorced from the real world?  In next Tuesday's presentation and discussion, we'll look at the importance of economic ideas and how they have shaped societies over the last few centuries. We'll use real life examples to demonstrate ideas and concepts which help us identify bad economic theories. With the recent global financial crisis, there are plenty of examples.
    And how do the lyrics of one 'rap' song help us understand economics? Find out next Tuesday!
    The discussion is interactive and is open to all, not just students and not just those majoring in economics. Throughout this year, guest speakers from overseas, the business community and academia, will present economic ideas which have changed the world.
    See you next Tuesday and invite your friends.

More info at the new Auckland Uni Economics Group blog.