Berkeley Economic Review High School Essay Contest
Annual essay competition where students analyze economic issues and policy questions, with winning essays published in Berkeley Economic Review.
Due Date March 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST
Participants are required to respond to only ONE of the following prompts.
Be no longer than 1,000 words
How to Apply
- Submit an original essay responding to one of the provided prompts via the application form.
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