Congratulations to Abingdon School Sixth Form Economics student George who has won the Institute of Economic Affairs’ Monetary Policy Essay Prize. Run in conjunction with the Institute of International Monetary Research, entrants are judged on their knowledge and understanding of the economic issues raised by the challenge; use of resources; the quality and clarity of their argument and analysis; as well as the degree of originality and insight they display.
Having been shortlisted from over 400 entries he got through to the semi-final stage against 16 other competitors; and was one of 5 finalists at the Vinson Centre. The session involved a ten-minute presentation in front of a panel of experts in monetary economics, followed by a five-minute Q&A of broad questions. “I’m very happy to say that I won the top prize of £1500! It was a fantastic experience meeting other A Level and undergraduate students who are passionate about economics.”
For the third time in the last four years, someone who has studied A Level Economics at Abingdon School has succeeded in the Institute of Economic Affairs monetary policy essay competition.
