Submit your entry for the High School International Economics Essay Competition. The deadline for submission is January 5!
About the Competition
The Harvard International Economics Essay Contest (HIEEC), organized by the Harvard Undergraduate Economics Association, is a prestigious platform for high school students worldwide. It encourages participants to delve into economic topics, refine their critical thinking, and showcase analytical skills through thought-provoking essays.
Key Topics for 2024-25
The contest offers diverse and relevant prompts to engage participants in real-world economic issues:
- The effectiveness of carbon taxes in tackling climate change.
- The role of income inequality in shaping societal development.
- The relationship between education and economic growth.
- The emergence of digital currencies and their impact on global finance.
Submission Guidelines
- Eligibility: Open to high school students globally.
- Essay Length: Maximum 1,500 words.
- Submission Deadline: January 5, 2025.
- Format: Essays must address one of the provided topics and exhibit originality, clarity, and depth of analysis.
Terms and Conditions
- The word limit of 1500 must be strictly adhered to. Any words past the limit will be truncated. This limit excludes references, footnotes, titles, headers and footers.
- Essays must be written only by the entrant. Any outside assistance must be declared in the beginning or end of the essay.
- Only your first submission will be accepted. Any further submissions will not be read.
- References must be included, and any plagiarism will lead to disqualification.
- References must be in Chicago or APA format. The only accepted document formatting is PDF. Any other format will not be accepted, nor will refunds be given to those who do not follow this rule.
- No refunds are granted.
- Grades 9-12 are permitted.
- The essay must not be entered in any other competition nor be published elsewhere.
- No individual feedback of essays will be granted.
- The decisions made by HUEA by the final round of adjudication are final.
- All winners agree to their names being published on the HUEA website.
Evaluation Criteria
Submissions will be judged on the following:
- Relevance and originality of ideas.
- Depth of analysis and use of economic theories.
- Clarity of expression and writing quality.
- Feasibility of solutions proposed for economic challenges.
Recognition and Rewards
- Winning essays will be published online, offering a platform to share insights with a global audience.
- Top entries may be reviewed by a professional economist, adding further prestige to the recognition.
Why Participate?
The HIEEC is not just a contest; it is an opportunity to deepen economic understanding, enhance research skills, and gain global recognition. Participants also develop essential skills such as problem-solving, structured writing, and innovative thinking.
How to Submit?
Interested participants can submit their entries through this link.
Deadline
The deadline for submission is January 5, 2025.
