The Scarthingmoor Prize

This prize is to be given yearly for an outstanding MA essay, chosen by a committee of faculty members selected by the Head of the Department of Economics in consultation with the Coordinator of Graduate Studies.

1. MA essays on any subject in economics that have received a mark of at least 85% will be eligible.

2. Preference will be given to those essays which contribute to our understanding of political economy, economic growth and development, macroeconomic policy, or financial markets.

3. To be eligible for the prize in a particular year, the final approved version of the essay must have been submitted to the Department during the twelve month period ending September 30 of that year.