Victorian schools enter into the economics debate

In order to heighten awareness of economic issues among secondary school students the faculty has introduced Viewpoint 2009, the Monash Economics Debate.

Through this state-wide debating contest, the Department of Economics is providing an opportunity for students to hone public speaking skills and develop their understanding of economic issues while schools are getting the opportunity to showcase their competencies in this field.

“Viewpoint will also provide the impetus to create longstanding partnerships between Monash University, secondary schools and the broader community”, said Professor Stephen King, Dean of the faculty.

The debate will consist of qualifying rounds; preliminary, quarter-finals and semi-finals, culminating in a Grand Final that will be held on 28 May 2009 at BMW Edge, Federation Square in Melbourne.

Aside from students representing secondary schools from all over Victoria, luminaries from government, academe and industry will also participate in the event.

This inaugural event will promote an informed and intelligent exchange of ideas and foster the development of future leaders.

The debate will also provide an opportunity for participating students to develop their public speaking and leadership skills while promoting social, economic and moral awareness amongst our youth.

Viewpoint is organised in conjunction with the Debaters Association of Victoria and supported by the Monash Association of Debaters.

Also see 'Beyond the meltdown: The great economic debate'