RBA/ESA Economics Competition 2014

The Reserve Bank of Australia sponsors an essay competition for undergraduates studying economics at any accredited university in Australia. The competition is run by the Bank in conjunction with the Economic Society of Australia (ESA) and the UNSW Economics Society.

The 2014 Essay

The essay topic for 2014 was Australian Productivity Growth.

Winning Essays 2014

First prize ($2,000): Michael Read, The University of Sydney 786KB
Second prize ($1,000): Angus Gibbs, The University of Sydney 763KB
Best essay from a first year student ($500): Kenny Jia Wei Ng, The University of Sydney 550KB

These students were presented with their prizes by the Governor at a ceremony at the Reserve Bank of Australia in Sydney on 23 October 2014.

The Governor with the 2014 essay competition winners (from left) Angus Gibbs, Kenny Jia Wei Ng and Michael Read

Competition Enquiries

For enquiries about the competition please email: info@unswecosoc.com.