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RES Young Economist of the Year 2007
Details were as below.
The following entry form (also attached as a Word file) should be completed and attached to each paper entry:
http://www.tutor2u.net/assets/forms/res2007.pdf
Please send all paper entries to:
Tutor2u Limited
RES Essay Competition 2007
Boston House
214 High Street
Boston Spa
[UNITED KINGDOM]
LS23 6AD
How to Submit Entries via Email
Entries via email are also permitted. These should be sent to:
res2007@tutor2u.net
Emailed entries should be Word document (.doc) format.
Please include in the email a completed, typed copy of the entry form for each essay submitted.
The entry form in Word format can be accessed here:
http://www.tutor2u.net/assets/forms/...7EntryForm.doc
Competition Information
The Royal Economic Society is running a competition to find the Young Economist of the Year 2007.
The essay competition is open to all students studying for A Levels (and Scottish equivalents) offered by UK Exam Boards (in any subject) or the International Baccalaureate. Entries from the UK and Overseas are encouraged. The RES is particularly keen to encourage students to enter the competition who are in the first year of their studies.
The winner of Young Economist of the Year 2007 will win £1,000, with runners-up each receiving £500.
The title to be used for essay entries is as follows:
Using an example of your choice, what light can the ideas and analysis of an economist throw on a major current problem or issue of public concern?
The following introductory guidance is provided for students and teachers:
Essay length: 1,000 - 2,000 words
Deadline: Complete entries should be submitted by 30 April 2007
The winner will be announced in early August 2007
Entries must be word processed – the preferred format is Microsoft Word.
An online submission form will be made available via this page to allow entries to be sent in digital format.
All sources must be properly acknowledged
All entries will be judged by a team of practicing Economics teachers appointed the RES. A shortlist of final entries will be submitted to a two-person Judging Panel of senior Economists who will determine the prize-winners.
All short-listed entrants (and their teachers) will be invited to the prize ceremony at the Royal Institution in Autumn 2007
All schools and colleges who submit entries will be provided with a Certificate of Participation.