The Department of Economics in the Faculty of Business and Economics at Monash University, in conjunction with the Debaters Association of Victoria, is staging an economics debate open to all Victorian secondary schools. There is no cost to schools for participation. The debate topics will focus on current economic issues that impact upon people and society at local and global levels.
The purpose of this contest is to:
- increase understanding among secondary students of economic issues that affect us all
- promote social, economic and moral awareness among our youth
- present an opportunity for participating students to develop their public speaking and debating skills
- develop expertise in our future leaders that will benefit the whole community
- provide a forum for discussion of serious issues in a fun environment.
The competition, to be conducted during April and March this year, will comprise preliminary, quarter-final and semi-final rounds, culminating in the Grand Final to be held on 16 April 2010 at Monash University, Caulfield Campus. In addition to the students themselves, we have invited luminaries from government, academia, education and industry to participate in the event.
It is envisaged that this will be an annual event to foster the development of future leaders and to promote an informed and intelligent exchange of ideas.
For more information, please email: viewpoint@dav.com.au.