International Economic Association (IEA) Stiglitz Essay Prize 2024

The International Economic Association (IEA) is happy to announce the Third Stiglitz Essay Prize (SEP). Apply below.

When is Application Deadline:

30th September 2023

Tell Me About Award:

The International Economic Association (IEA) is happy to announce the Third Stiglitz Essay Prize (SEP) in honour of the past President of the association, Joseph E. Stiglitz. This prize is possible thanks to the generous donation that the Economic Society of Australia pledged to the IEA.

Joseph E. Stiglitz is University Professor at Columbia University. In 2001, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in economics for his analyses of markets with asymmetric information. He was the President of the International Economic Association from 2011 to 2014.

The Stiglitz Essay will include two categories: undergraduate and graduate students in full time study.

The winners of the Stiglitz Essay Prize will be announced in 2023, with the prize presentation to be made in a ceremony at the next IEA World Congress. The winner(s) of the Stiglitz Essay Prize in each category will be awarded 1,000 USD, and the runner(s)-up will receive 500 USD.  The winning essay(s) and runner(s) up will be published on the IEA web site.

The essay can be up to 5,000 words on one of the subjects below. There will be a pre-selection process and short-listed essays will be reviewed by: Dani Rodrik (IEA President) and Elhanan Helpman (IEA President elect).

Type:

Contest

Who can Apply?

To be eligible for the prize, submitted essays should be on one of two broad themes:

• The causes and policy implications of inequality
• The reconstruction of macro-economics in light of the global pandemic and the retreat from hyper-globalization

How are Applicants Selected?

All applicants are asked to note the following criteria:

• Only one essay per person will be accepted
• The maximum word count for essays is 5,000 words (the word count should appear at the end of each essay)
• The word count includes footnotes, but excludes references and bibliography.
• All of those who submit an essay should submit proof through a signed letter from an appropriate official at an academic institution that he or she is currently registered as a full-time student.
• No revisions to entries are permitted once submitted
• Please note that entries to the competition should be unique (i.e. not published elsewhere or submitted to other essay competitions.)
• Entries must be submitted in either Microsoft Word (doc, docx) format or PDF format. No other formats are acceptable. The file name show be as follows: SEP_LAST NAME_Name.

Where will Award be Taken?

Online

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of Award?

The winners of the Stiglitz Essay Prize will be announced in 2023, with the prize presentation to be made in a ceremony at the next IEA World Congress. The winner(s) of the Stiglitz Essay Prize in each category will be awarded 1,000 USD, and the runner(s)-up will receive 500 USD.  The winning essay(s) and runner(s) up will be published on the IEA web site.

How to Apply:

Submit your Essay via Link below

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