RBA Economics Competition 2007

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 UNSW Economics Society.

The 2007 Essay

In their essays, students addressed the consequences of an ageing population for Australia's future productivity and economic growth, and the associated economic policy challenges.

Winning Essays 2007

First prize $1,500: Callum Jones, the University of Western Australia 148KB
Second prize $750: Virginia Gogan, the University of Western Australia 40KB
Best essay from a first year student $500: Ashley Cheng, the University of New South Wales 74KB

These students were presented with their prizes by the Governor at a ceremony at the Reserve Bank of Australia in Sydney on 15 October 2007.

(from left) Essay Competition winners Callum Jones, Virginia Gogan and Ashley Cheng

Competition Enquiries

For more information about the competition students should contact the UNSW Economics Society organisers by e-mail: competition@unswecosoc.com