LSESU Economics Society Economics Challenge
LSESU Economics Society
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Fancy turning your economics curiosity into a standout essay? Join the LSESU Economics Society Economics Challenge: tackle questions set by LSE professors, sharpen academic writing, and showcase your ideas globally — submit by 1 September 2026.
The LSESU Economics Society Economics Challenge is a global essay competition hosted by the LSESU Economics Society, with official support from the LSE Economics Department. It is designed for high school students interested in economics and academic writing, and the essay questions are set by current LSE Economics professors and distinguished economists.
Entrants choose one of five essay questions covering topics such as technology and worker wellbeing, energy and economics, AI and employment, taxation and fairness, and green technology. Essays must be written in English, be no more than 1,500 words excluding references, and use Harvard-style referencing is recommended.
Students submit their work online, and no prior registration is required. The competition is free to enter and awards certificates to winning students, with prizes including money awards for top submissions.
Outstanding entries may also progress to further elite economics challenges and a selective camp, making this a prestigious opportunity for students looking to strengthen their economics profile.
Certificate signed by LSESU Economics Society and the adjudicating professor
01 Sept 2026
Dates from the previous cycle — new dates are announced when applications reopen.
2026 competition cycle
Location
- 2026 / 2027 graduates recommended
- Open to all secondary students
- Entrants may submit only one response to one of the five questions
- Submission must be in English
- Maximum 1500 words, excluding references
- Harvard referencing style is recommended
- Plagiarism and AI-generated content are strictly forbidden
Free to enter; no registration fee and no submission fee.
Completely free to enter. There is no registration fee or submission fee.
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