To encourage undergraduate interest in economic issues, International Atlantic Economic Society president Xavier Gabaix and International Atlantic Economic Society Vice-President Viral V. Acharya cordially invited students to compete in the IAES Annual Best Undergraduate Paper Award (BUPA) competition on 5 October 2024. The IAES strives to recognize and reward outstanding research conducted by undergraduate students worldwide. Each year, four finalists are selected to present their research orally.
The winner receives:
- $1000
- a commemorative plaque
- an invitation to publish their research in the Atlantic Economic Journal.
Each finalist receives:
- $100
- a commemorative plaque
- an invitation to publish an 800 word summary of their research in the Atlantic Economic Journal.
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2024 Best Undergraduate Paper Award Competition Winner:
Catalina Posada, Criminalizing Opioid Use During Pregnancy: Impacts on All Women’s Access to Adequate Addiction Treatment, Princeton University, USA
2024 Best Undergraduate Paper Award Competition Finalists:
Karleighana Jones, The Impact of Airport Capacity Changes on the Air Quality, The University of Akron, USA
Maksim Likho, Economic Impact of the U.S. and U.N. Sanctions, University of Richmond, USA
Stuti Saria, Dynamic Models of Photovoltaic System Installations and Upgrades, Stanford University & New York University, USA