Reflections of Past Committee Members
The Student Economic Review has been shaped by generations of students who’ve contributed to its growth and success. Below, former committee members share their reflections on being part of the SER.
Philip Lane
PhD Harvard, Governor Central Bank of Ireland, Editor 1990 SER
'A hallmark of the Trinity economics department (both when I was a student and still today) is that there are numerous opportunities to write about economics in an essay format. The ability to write well is a crucial requirement for career success in many fields and can also offer much by way of personal fulfilment.
The SER provides a unique outlet for the best economics essays each year and I am always impressed by the quality of the contributions. On the production side, the editorial and publication process is a tremendous learning opportunity for the SER committee, as well as the origin of many long-lasting friendships.'
The SER provides a unique outlet for the best economics essays each year and I am always impressed by the quality of the contributions.
Vinay Nair
MSc LSE, Director Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC), London, Debates Manager 1999 SER
'From its humble but ambitious beginnings over twenty-five years ago, the SER has evolved to become a high-profile and arguably the finest student society in Trinity. I feel fortunate to have been involved in the SER, as it helped me to develop new friendships, an unrelenting pursuit of a quality outcome - be it the journal or a debate against world-class opposition - and an intellectual rigour and interest in economics.'
The SER has evolved to become a high-profile and arguably the finest student society in Trinity.