Schools Conference
Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics
Sixth Form Economics Conference
Wednesday 12th March 2025
W5, 2 Queens Quay, Belfast, BT3 9QQ
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Programme
10:00am Introduction
10:10am Presentation 1 “Behavioural Economics and Consumer Decision-Making” – Ms Laura McElwee followed by Q&A
10:35am Presentation 2 “Market Failure and Government Intervention”– Dr Mark Bailey followed by Q&A
11:00am NI Schools Hub in association with Ulster University Young Economist of the Year Prize Ceremony
11:10am Break
11:25am Presentation 3 “Possible impact on NI and the UK economy of Trump Presidency”– Dr Esmond Birnie followed by Q&A
11:55am Presentation 4 “The crisis in health and social care” – Dr Áine Doran followed by Q&A
12:25pm Career options for economics graduates – Dr Mark Bailey
12:40pm Courses in Economics at Ulster University – Dr Áine Doran
12:55pm Finish