The 2016 RES Economics Essay Competition has just gone live on Tutor2u
The deadline is midnight on Thursday 30th June 2016 but given exams get started now.
Competition Basics
Write an essay of up to 2,500 words. The word count includes footnote and excludes references and bibliography. Essays must be unique, not used elsewhere. Use Word.
The Prize for 2016
The first prize will once again be £1,000 together with an engraved trophy together with cash prizes for the other leading essays. Highly commended essays, which Cherwell have had a few in recent years, result in students being invited to the award ceremony in recent years as well as an added bonus to your UCAS form/CV.
Referencing your essay
Use the Harvard Referencing System. http://www.res.org.uk/view/essayEduTraining.html
ESSAY TOPICS FOR 2016
Students should choose ONE of the following essay topics for 2016:
1. "Allowing more immigration of refugees would be good both for refugees and for the economies they come to." Discuss.
2. "Low interest rates penalise the thrifty, so the sooner the Bank of England raises interest rates the better." Discuss.
3. Should the government compensate households and businesses that get flooded out?
4. Further support is needed for first-time buyers in order to tackle the present unaffordability of housing. Do you agree?
5. Does rising inequality warrant the imposition of higher income and inheritance taxes on the rich?
6. Should internet companies like Uber and Airbnb be regulated?
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